1 c. flour
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. applesauce
1 egg
1/2 c. raisins
Browned butter icing (below)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Use greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix all ingredients except icing. Spread in pan. Bake about 25 minutes. Cool; frost.

BROWN BUTTER ICING:

3 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. milk

Heat butter in pan over medium heat until a delicate brown. Blend in sugar, vanilla and milk; beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency. If necessary, add a few drops of milk.