Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare cupcake pan with paper liners.

In a mixer using the paddle, cream the butter and sugar till light and fluffly.

Slowly mix in eggs one at a time.

Mix in vanilla.

Sift flour into a separate bowl, add salt, and baking powder. Mix well.

Alternate adding flour and milk. Add flour, then milk, then flour, then milk.

After batter is smooth drop into liners. Fill about ¾ way up.

Bake 20 - 25 minutes, till they pass the clean toothpick test.

Let rest till cool before frosting.