Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup apple butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon hot water ( or more)
Directions:
Combine flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Combine butter, apple butter, sugar and oil in large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
Add in the raisins, buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour into a lightly sprayed or greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan and level the batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Cool on rack 25 minutes or until just warm.
Combine glaze ingredients and whisk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake or spread thinly and then let cake cool completely.
Servings: 24
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 40 min.