Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt until very well combined; set aside.
  2. In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy; add egg and beat until fluffy.
  3. Stir in applesauce.
  4. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended; stir in nuts.
  5. Spoon batter into paper-lined or well-greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake in a 350°oven until tops spring back when lightly touched (20-25 min).
  7. let cool in pans on wire racks for about 5 minutes.
  8. Prepare Apple Glaze, carefully remove cupcakes, place on racks and brush with glaze.
  9. Apple Glaze: mix powdered sugar and apple juice until smoothly blended and of a good brushing consistency.