3 c. water, divided
1 1/4 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs, beaten
Sugar substitute to equal 1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
3 c. self-rising flour
3 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
Vegetable cooking spray

1. Combine 2 1/2 cups water and raisins. Boil until water evaporates or is absorbed by raisins. Remove from heat. Add applesauce, eggs, sugar substitute, oil and remaining 1/2 cup water. Stir. Sift together flour, cinnamon, and soda; gradually add to applesauce mixture with vanilla.

2. Spoon batter into 10-inch Bundt pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted comes out clean. Remove and cool. Yields: 28 slices.

This recipe is both low calorie and very usable for diabetics. Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit. Chol. 29 mg.; calories 165; carbo. 20 gm.; protein 2 gm.; fat 8 gm.; fiber - trace; sodium 26 mg.