Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Sift together the first 3 ingredients and set aside. Blend shortening with peanut butter, cloves, and cinnamon. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Add flour alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Line cupcake pans with #110 paper cupcake liners. Spoon in batter, filling them 3/4 full. Bake in a moderate oven (375F) 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven an cool on wire racks. Frost with Peanut Butter Frosting. Store in a tightly covered cake box.