Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1.33 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.13 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter , softened
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

4. 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. 5

   Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving or frosting.