From Guthern Maclean

Makes 15 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
  • 1 egg

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 375F
  2. Cream shortening with sugar. Then add egg, milk, and dry ingredients. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes or untill smooth.
  3. Fill cupcake cups 2/3 full.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes