Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine (40% corn oil), softened1 cup sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup raisins

Preparation

In a bowl, cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; add alternately to creamed mixture with applesauce. Beat on low until well blended. Stir in raisins.

Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.