1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
Dash of nutmeg
1 c. whole milk

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs.

In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and stir into first mixture alternately with milk. Place paper muffin cups in muffin tins and fill 2/3 full. Bake in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes. Frost with Orange Frosting.

ORANGE FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter, softened
4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel

Blend ingredients together in a small bowl and spread on cupcakes. (Can use a drop of orange food coloring, if desired.)