Ingredients

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 cup strawberry preserves

2/3 cup milk

Preparation

Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and spices. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light. Beat in eggs then beat in preserves. Slowly beat in dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until batter is smooth. Pour batter into paper lined cupcake cups and bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.