Cake Fridays

I started making this cake in a 13x9 inch pan but then discovered that it would make an excellent go-to cupcake for birthday parties, brunches, any family celebration come to think of it.  It's very sweet so a little powdered sugar is all you need but if you want to frost these beauties, a vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting would work beautifully.     

Coffee Cake Cupcakes

1/2 C oil

1/2 C applesauce

1 C sugar

1 C brown sugar

2 eggs

1 T vanilla extract

2 ½ C flour

1 t baking soda

1 t salt

1 t cinnamon

1 C low fat buttermilk

1 C coconut flakes, unsweetened

1 C nuts of choice, chopped

Combine oil, applesauce, sugars, eggs and vanilla in small bowl.  Combine flour, soda, salt and cinnamon in large bowl.  Add to egg mixture alternating with buttermilk.  Stir in coconut and nuts.  Fill 24 paper lined muffin cups ¾ full and bake 15-17 minutes at 350 degrees.  Dust with powdered sugar if desired.