Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extractt
• 1 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
2. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk; beat well.
5. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving or frosting.