My first batch of cupcakes

pound cupcakes

ingredients :

* 6 eggs
*1/2 cup milk
*2 cups butter, softened
*1 tsp vanilla
*21/4 cups all-purpose flour
*1/2 cup shortening
*1/2 tsp salt
*3 tsps baking powder
*1 1/2 cups sugar

for toppings, optional :
*marshamallows
*m & m's or nips

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directions :

*preheat oven to 350'
*line cupcake moulds with paper liners
*combine flour, sugar, baking powder & salt in mixing bowl
*add shortening, milk & vanilla
*beat mixture in electric mixer for 1 minute on medium speed
*add eggs to the mixture. beat for 2 mins. til smooth
*fill moulds with cupcake batter
*bake for 20-25 mins.
*cool & remove
*frost or decorate