Haley's Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Directions:

1. Cupcakes:.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
4. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
5. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6. ***It is important that the butter is softened before mixed with sugar***.
7. Add the eggs one at a time, beating with with each addition, then stir in vanilla.
8. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well.
9. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
10. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheateed oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
11. Frosting:.
12. Place 1/2 butter un mixing bowl.
13. Add in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and whipping cream.
14. Beat until smooth and creamy.
15. **Frost cupcakes when cool so frosting doesn't melt**.