Homemade Applesauce Cake with Warm Spices and Optional Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of cinnamon