Spiced Cupcakes with Spiced Maple Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 14 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground clove
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 medium eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg