Total Time Prep 30 mins Cook 20 mins  "A sweet frosting with a
hint of lemon complements these little spice cakes, each baked
with a maraschino cherry in the center." Submitted to Taste of
Home by Laura McAllister.  Ingredients Nutrition     1. In a
large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and
fluffy.   2. Add eggs and molasses; mix well.   3. Combine the
flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture
alternately with buttermilk.   4. Stir in walnuts.   5. Fill
paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full; place a cherry in the
center of each.   6. Bake at 375 for 20-24 minutes or until a
toothpick comes out clean.   7. Cool for 10 minutes before
removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.   8. For
frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter
until smooth; add vanilla and lemon peel.   9. Gradually beat in
the confectioners' sugar.   10. Frost cupcakes.