Apple Cupcakes with Apple Spice Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup oil
• 4 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 4 cups apples (about 3-4 big apples)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4-5 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tsp cinnamon (or to taste)