Put 4 cups of sliced apples in a large mixing bowl. Add: 2 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 4 tbsp. cocoa 2 eggs 1 c. raisins 1 c. walnuts or pecans (optional) Mix well. Add 2 cups of flour, mixing well. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Ice while hot. ICING: 1 c. confectioners' sugar 3 tbsp. cocoa 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla Combine icing ingredients, adding enough milk to make it spreadable. Spread over hot cake. Serve warm or cool. |