1 3/4 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. milk
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients together into mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Beat 2 minutes with electric mixer or 300 strokes. Spoon into greased muffin cups (or paper liners). Fill 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake in 375 degree oven 20 to 25 minutes. Yield: 18 cupcakes.