1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. butter (softened)
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. (2 med.) peeled finely chopped apples
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

FROSTING:

1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 or 4 tsp. milk

Combine first nine ingredients. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in apples, nuts and raisins. Pour in greased 13x9 pan. Bake 350 degrees 30 to 40 minutes. Cool. Blend frosting ingredients until smooth.