1
Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Grease and lightly flour pans to make 24 cupcakes or use paper liners.
2
In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, backing soda, and salt; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
4
Reduce speed to low and add vanilla and eggs one at a time, scraping bowl after each addition.
5
Alternately add flour mixtures and milk (starting and ending with flour mixture), while mixing on low speed.
6
Continue to mix until smooth.
7
Pour into prepared pans and bake for 18-20 minutes or until cake tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean.