Tasty Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 7/8 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 5/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening (crisco is best)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/8 teaspoon honey

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350°F

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the flour with sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.

3. 3

   Add in the shortening cream or milk, vanilla, honey, almond extract, and eggs; beat on medium speed of an electric mixer scraping the bowl constantly until just blended (the batter will be thick, if desired you may add in a few more tablespoons cream or milk).

4. 4

   Pour into paper-lined regular size muffin tins filling under just three-quarters full.

5. 5

   Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the cupcakes test done (do not overbake as they will be dry).

6. 6

   Immediately remove from pans.

7. 7

   Cool completely before frosting.