Easy Cupcake Recipe

The Best Cupcake Recipe From Mom's Old Recipe Box

This easy cupcake recipe makes an old-time taste treat that you will be proud to serve to your family and friends.

Cupcakes always look special when served on a dessert tray, but these vintage cupcakes with their pink currant jelly meringue toppings look extra special. They are always sure to be noticed.

Plus, these cupcakes are packed full of wholesome ingredients and delicious taste. You will be proud to serve them on any occasion.

4 tablespoons butter, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon orange extract, grated rind of 1 orange.

Cream shortening (or butter); add sugar slowly beating well; add milk gradually; add beaten egg; sift flour, baking powder and salt together, and add to mixture; add flavoring and grated orange rind; mix well.

Bake in greased and floured individual cake tins in moderate oven (380°F) 15 to 20 minutes.

When cool, cover cupcakes with a meringue made of the white of 1 egg and 1/2 cup currant jelly. Put egg white and jelly together into bowl and beat with egg beater or wire whip until stiff. Spread on top of cupcakes before serving.