Sports Cupcakes

2 ½ cup cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup butter or margarine 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 ¼ cup milk

Creamy White Frosting

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk