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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat all ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping sides of bowl, for 30 seconds. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Pour into cupcake cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Fill each cup 1/2 full. Makes 12 to 15 cupcakes.