Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting (#10)

[ This is Cupcake #10 from Ming Makes Cupcakes ]

CUPCAKES
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
pinch of cloves
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup oil
2 cups peeled, diced apples

1. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together sugar, egg, and oil.
3. Add apples.
4. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth.
5. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

ICING

1/2 stick butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla

1. Melt butter, sugar, and heavy cream in saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Continue cooking and stirring for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
5. Frost cupcakes once cooled.