Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). line standard muffin tins with paper liners
2. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
3. Mix milk, oil and vanilla together in a small bowl.
4. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Add flour mixture alternately with milk mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well.
7. Fill each muffin cup with 2 tablespoons of batter
8. Bake at 350 °F for 15-18 minutes. Note: based on a recipe from the "hello cupcake" book.