Spiced Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp grnd cloves
• 1 pch salt
• 1/4 c. vegetable shortening
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 lrg egg
• 1/2 c. unsulfured molasses stirred together wit
• 1/2 c. boiling water
• 4 ounce cream cheese softened
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar

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