Applesauce Cake

Ingredients (26)

• FOR THE APPLESAUCE CAKE:
• ¾ cup golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons bourbon*
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup honey
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts
• FOR THE FROSTING:
• 5 ounces cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon bourbon
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar