Moist Applesauce Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce, mixing just until combined.

3. 3

   Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin. Scoop the batter into the prepared cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. 4

   Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the prepared cream cheese frosting. Serve and enjoy!