Ginger Cupcakes

2/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups cake flour sifted
1 cup sour milk
2 large eggs beaten

Heat first 5 ingredients to boiling, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. Sift soda and flour together and add alternately with milk and
eggs, beating thoroughly after each addition. Pour into greased muffin pans and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

Makes 16 cupcakes.