2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
2 eggs

Stir shortening to soften. Add dry ingredients, 3/4 cup of the milk and vanilla. Mix until flour is dampened. Beat 2 minutes with electric mixer. Add eggs and remaining milk (1/4 cup). Beat 1 minute longer. Pour into paper lined cupcake pans. Bake about 25 minutes in 350 degree oven. Makes 24 cupcakes.