1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening, Crisco
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sour milk
1 c. strawberry jam
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Cream sugar with shortening until fluffy. Add eggs and blend. Sift flour, salt, and spices together and add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Fold in jam and bake in greased muffin pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from pans and ice with favorite frosting. Makes 20 cupcakes.