Spanish Bar Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon allspice

Add

• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 cups applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup raisins

For Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or lime juice

Directions

1. 1

   Mix first 8 ingredients together in an electric mixer; mix well.

2. 2

   Add next 3 ingredients.

3. 3

   Raisins should be added last.

4. 4

   Bake at 350°F in 9x13 inch pan for 30-35 minutes; tube pan 40-45 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool thoroughly and frost if desired.

6. 6

   For Frosting:Combine frosting ingredients in bowl.

7. 7

   Beat well, adding more milk or confectioners' sugar to make it smooth and easy to spread.