Spanish Bar Cake

2 c. flour

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 Tblsp. cocoa

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. allspice

1/2 c. vegetable oil

2 c. applesauce (no sugar added; chunky style)

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c. raisins, soaked in warm water or apple juice to soften and plump

Icing of your choice - I use a cream cheese frosting.

Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a 9x13 in. baking pan with cooking spray (or butter and flour). Plump the raisins in the warm water or apple juice.

In a large bowl, whisk all dry ingredients together. Add oil, applesauce, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Drain and add in the raisins and stir to combine.

Pour batter into prepared pan, knocking a few times on a counter to release air bubbles. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done with a tester or wooden pick. Let cake cool completely before frosting.