: Cupcakes
1
: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 10 muffin tins with liners.
2
: Combine dry ingredients in bowl of electric mixer. Beat in milk, egg and oil and continue beating until batter is smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into prepared pans.
3
: Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool to room temperature.
: Icing
4
: Beat shortening on high speed of electric mixer until fluffy, about 30 seconds. Add icing sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until smooth. Mix in strawberry jam.
: Assembly
5
: Remove cupcakes from liners and slice in half to make two layers. Spread bottom layer with about 1 tbsp (15 mL) icing. Cover with remaining layer and ice and decorate top. Garnish if desired.