Applesauce-Spice Pound Cake

Ingredients

Directions

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy.

Gradually add sugars, beating at medium speed 5 to 7 minutes.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.

Combine applesauce and baking soda; set aside.

Combine 2-3/4 cups flour and spices; add to butter mixture alternately with applesauce mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Mix a low speed just until blended after each addition.

Combine remaining 1/4 flour, raisins, and pecans; fold into batter.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.