3/4 c. butter
2 c. white sugar
4 eggs
2 c. sifted self rising flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. milk
1 c. mashed potatoes
1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. English walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter until soft and smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Sift together flour and spices. Add alternately with milk to butter mixture, beating until smooth after each addition (do not over beat). Stir in potatoes, raisins, nuts and vanilla until evenly blended. Pour into four greased 9" cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until done. Cool. Spread a thin layer of your favorite chocolate or lemon icing between each layer and on the top and sides of cake. NOTE: Instant mashed potatoes work well in this recipe.