2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. applesauce (replacing 1/2 c. oil)
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. honey
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 c. finely grated carrots
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and lightly flour two 8 inch cake pans.

Mix sugar, applesauce, buttermilk, honey, and eggs in large bowl of mixer. Beat until light.

Sift together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Add gradually to liquid mixture. Stir in lemon rind, carrots, raisins and nuts. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. The sides should begin to pull away and the center will spring back when lightly pressed. Turn onto a rack and cool.

Serves 12.