8tablespoons(1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2cupsall-purpose flour
1/2teaspoonancho chile powder (optional)
½teaspoonground clove
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonground nutmeg
Pinchkosher salt
1teaspoonbaking soda
1cupapplesauce
1/2cupraisins
½cupchopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a large oven-proof skillet or a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, with a wooden spoon cream together the sugar and butter until well combined. Stir in the flour, ancho chile powder, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir together the baking soda and applesauce then add it to the batter. Stir until well combined then stir in the raisins and pecans.
Spread the cake batter into the skillet then bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until browned and an inserted knife comes out clean. Serve warm. Will keep covered for 3 days.