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.