Moist Spice Cake with Raisins

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the applesauce, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
   • Fold in the raisins.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
2. Bake the Cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Prepare the Glaze:
   • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
   • Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Allow the glaze to cool slightly before pouring it over the cooled cake.
4. Serve:
   • Pour the warm glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
   • Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

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