Ingredients:
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour OR 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 cup applesauce

Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
2. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until cupcakes test done. Cool on cooling rack.
5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Yield:
1 dozen

Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories: 141
Fat: 5 grams
Protein: 2 1/2 grams
Fiber: 1/2 grams
Carbohydrates: 22 grams