(From the recipe cookbook for food allergies)

Old Glory Cupcakes
M, E, P, S, N

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk-free, soy-free margarine, softened
3 T. applesauce, divided
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper liners. Set aside. In medium bowl, beat sugar and margarine with electric mixer until well combined. Beat in 2 T. applesauce and vanilla extract. Beat in flour and baking powder. Stir in remaining applesauce. Stir in water until batter is smooth. Spoon into prepared muffin tins, 2/3 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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