2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. dried apples, cooked and still warm
1 c. shortening
1 c. chopped nuts
3 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. sifted plain flour

Mix together brown sugar, raisins, apples, shortening, and nuts. Mix and sift soda, cinnamon, and flour. Add to sugar mixture. Pour into a greased and floured tube cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

CARAMEL FROSTING:

1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1/2 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Mix sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat in the powdered sugar until thick. Spread on warm cake.