Steps
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.