Yellow Cupcakes with Classic Chocolate Frosting

These cupcakes are about as good as it gets! Moist yellow cake topped with a classic rich and creamy chocolate frosting. My husband loves to take extras to work to share, and they are always devoured quickly in our house! I love how quick and easy these cupcakes are to make; you'll definitely get your chocolate cake fix in a portable, individual serving.
Yields: about 16 cupcakes

Cupcake ingredients:

1 stick of softened butter

2/3 cups sugar

3 eggs

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 cup whole milk

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp. vanilla

Cupcake assembly:
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix on medium speed until combined. Add milk and vanilla, then stir in salt, baking powder and flour. Fill cupcake molds (I prefer silicone) 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting ingredients:

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 stick of softened butter

1/4 cup + about a tbsp. milk

2 tsp. vanilla

Frosting assembly:
Cream frosting ingredients until the color lightens and frosting is creamy and smooth. Use a piping bag with a large tip to frost each cupcake from the outside to the center. Chill before serving.