Easy Applesauce Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (112g, stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt diluted a bit with milk, or 1/4 cup of buttermilk
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 batch Cream Cheese Frosting , optional
• Extra walnuts to decorate, optional