Ingredients

  • 3 c. unsifted flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. Hellmann's mayonnaise
  • 1/3 c. milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 3 c. chopped, peeled apples
  • 1 c. seedless raisins
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

  • Grease and flour two 9-inch baking pans.
  • In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat first 10 ingredients 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently (or 300 strokes by hand).
  • Batter will be very thick.
  • With spoon, stir in apples, raisins and nuts.
  • Spoon batter into pans and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Fill and frost with 2 cups whipped cream (or other icing, Cream Cheese Icing).