1/2 tsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, beating well. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Combine egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with egg yolk mixture. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer for 3 minutes. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans and fill 1/2 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool and frost if desired. Yield: 2 dozen cupcakes.