Almost Fat–Free Chocolate Cupcakes

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cinnamon applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup skim milk
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°.  Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.  Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt.  In a separate bowl, beat the next six ingredients until combined, about 1 minute.  Stir in flour mixture alternating with milk until just combined.

Pour batter into muffin cups.  Bake 22-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  Remove cupcakes from pan; cool on wire rack 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.