3 eggs, beaten separately
2 c. sugar
1 c. sweet mashed potatoes
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
1/2 c. sweet milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut, if desired

Mix as 1-2-3 layer cake and bake.

ICING:

1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. milk
1 c. light brown sugar
2 to 2 1/2 confectioners' sugar

Melt butter and add brown sugar. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk and bring to boil. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar. Cool and ice cake. Decorate with whole pecans on top.