1 c. sugar
1/4 c. liquid brown sugar
1 c. butter
3 eggs
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sour cream
2 c. applesauce
1 c. raisins; optional
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Cream sugar, butter, egg, water, and sour cream. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Use 1/2 cup flour to let raisins set while mixing cake. Add raisins last. Nuts may be added, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. You may wish to sprinkle the warm cake with powdered sugar or you may desire Cool Whip.