1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
3 c. plain flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. nutmeg or mace
1/2 tsp. cloves or allspice or both
1/2 c. cocoa
1 apple, peeled and chopped

Bake in layers.

ICING:

3 c. sugar
2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. baking powder

Cook until thick and a soft ball will form in water. Then add 1 grated coconut, 1 cup nuts, 1 cup raisins, 1 orange, grated, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 can crushed pineapple, drained and cherries if desired. Spread between layers and on top.