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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
### Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
### Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy using an electric mixer. Gradually add the white granulated sugar, beating continuously until light and fluffy.
### Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla Extract
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
### Step 5: Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients
Alternate adding the dry mixture and diced apples to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
### Step 6: Fold in the Raisins
Gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
### Step 7: Divide the Batter Between Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing out any lumps with a spatula.
### Step 8: Bake the Cakes
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each comes out clean.
### Step 9: Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
### Step 10: Frost the Cake
Once the cake layers are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer with your favorite cream cheese frosting recipe. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.