Adair's Apple Raisin Cake

Description
Delightful as a plain moist cake, this dessert is mouth-watering when iced with Helen's Soft Chocolate Frosting.
 * Adair's Apple Raisin Cake by Adair Luciani from Recipes for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment by the National Cancer Institute, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Cook Time: About 50 minutes
 * Serves: 16

Ingredients

 * 1¾ cup coarsely chopped apples, or drained canned pie apples, chopped
 * ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
 * ½ cup oil
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * ½ tsp baking soda
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1½ cups flour
 * 1 tsp cinnamon
 * ½ tsp nutmeg
 * ½ cup raisins, soaked in warm water until plump, then drained
 * ½ cup chopped nuts

Directions

 * 1) Measure apples and brown sugar into bowl.
 * 2) Add oil and eggs.
 * 3) Add dry ingredients and mix well. This dough will be stiff.
 * 4) Add raisins and nuts. Stir to blend.
 * 5) Spread in 8-inch square pan.
 * 6) Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until top springs back when touched. May be frozen.