Mom's Applesauce Raisin Spice Cake

Directions

Combine 2½ cups water and raisins in a small dutch oven; bring to a boil.

Boil until water evaporates or is absorbed by raisins.

Remove from heat.

Add applesauce, eggs, sugar, oil and remaining ½ cup water.

Stir until well combined.

Sift together flour, cinnamon, soda; gradually add to applesauce mixture with vanilla, stirring after each addition.

Spoon batter into a 10 inch bundt pan coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes.

Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Serve with vanilla sauce, custard or ice cream if desired.