1/2 c. oil
3/4 c. granulated brown sugar
1 c. applesauce
1 1/2 c. unsifted whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Oil and flour an 8 inch round or square baking pan or muffin tins. Cream the oil and sugar together and mix in the applesauce and baking soda. Add flour and cinnamon, blending thoroughly. Pour the batter into pan or make individual cakes in muffin tins. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes for an 8 inch cake; about 20 minutes for cupcakes.