3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
3 cups chopped apples
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

In large bowl with mixer at low speed, beat first 10 ingredients 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently or beat vigorously 300 strokes by hand (batter will be very thick). With spoon, stir in apples, raisins and nuts. Spoon batter into pans.

Bake in 350°F oven 45 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove; cool.

Filling and Frosting:

2 cups whipped cream

Fill and frost with 2 cups whipped cream, if desired.