Thursday, November 22, 2007

Super Cupcakes

1/2 c shortening
2 c cake flour
3/4 t salt
2-1/4 t bk. pd.
1 c sugar
3/4 c milk
1 t vanilla
2 unbeaten eggs

Mix or stir shortening just to soften. Sift in dry ingredients. Add half milk, vanilla & the eggs. Mix until all flour is dampened & beat 2 min. Add rest of milk; blend & beat 1 min. longer. Fill greased or paper-lined cupcake pans half full. Bake in mod. oven (375°) 25 to 30 min. Makes 18 to 20 cupcakes.

Spice cup-cakes:

Spice may be added to above recipe. Omit vanilla & sift 1 t cinnamon, 1/2 t nutmeg & 1/4 t cloves with dry ingredients.

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