These cupcakes don't need frosting. Instead, sprinkle tops with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon when you take them from the oven. They are delicious

APPLESAUCE CUPCAKES
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

With electric mixer, cream butter and add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Then stir in beaten egg and 1/4 cup applesauce. Beat well. Sift together flour, making powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining applesauce. Mix with large kitchen spoon just until smooth. Fold in raisins and nuts. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 F. for 20 minutes. Sprinkle tops with mixture of cinnamon and sugar.