Quick And Easy Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter (or shortening)
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Line muffin tins with cupcake wrappers.
In a medium or large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the sugar and shortening until no granules remain (about 4 minutes).
Add in eggs and extract; beat very well for 5 minutes on high speed.
Add flour, baking soda and salt. (sift first for fluffier cake).
Add to the creamed mixture along with the heavy cream and water mixture; mix well until blended (about 2-3 minutes).
Use an ice cream scooper to evenly distribute mix in muffin cups.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.