Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or spray a 13"x9" baking dish.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a separate mixing bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, applesauce and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.

Combine flour mixture to applesauce mixture, stir until combined. Do not over mix.

Stir in raisins.

Spoon cake batter into baking pan (it will be thick) and bake 26 - 32 minutes. Top should be lightly golden browned and toothpick inserted in center will come out clean.

Cool on wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.

In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Add in apple butter and cinnamon. Beat for an additional minute or two, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Mixing over low speed, add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a a time, mixing until smooth and combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Continue to beat until light and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.

If you would like a stiffer frosting, add an additional 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup powdered sugar.

Frost cake & enjoy :)

Peel, core and chop apples.

Combine apples with water, brown sugar and cinnamon in a pan.

Gently simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If mixture seems to be drying out, add a bit more water.

Using a potato masher, mash applesauce. (You could use a food mill or food processor if you don't have a masher.)

Taste, adjust sugar and cinnamon if necessary.

Simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes, mash again.

Makes about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups.