3 c. water, divided
1 1/4 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. powdered sugar substitute
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

Combine 2 1/2 cups water and raisins in a small Dutch oven; bring to a boil. 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 until well combined.

Sift together flour, cinnamon and soda; gradually add to applesauce mixture with vanilla, stirring after each addition.

Spoon batter into a 10-inch Bundt pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool on a wire rack. Yield: 28 slices. Calories: 165; Fat: 8 gm; Chol: 29 gm.