3 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
4 c. grated apples, unpeeled
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Beat eggs and oil together in a mixing bowl until foamy; add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat. Add apples, beating slowly; set aside. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Add raisins and walnuts to flour mixture; beat lightly. Bake at 350 degrees in greased 9x13x2 inch pan. Check for doneness after 25 minutes.

NON-SWEET FROSTING:

5 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. butter
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. broken walnuts

Mix milk and flour in saucepan. Heat over medium heat until thick. Chill thoroughly over ice water. Beat in large mixer bowl with butter, sugar and vanilla until mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, like mashed potatoes. Spread on cooled cake; sprinkle with nuts.

Makes 12 servings.