2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 c. hot mashed potatoes
4 egg yolks
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. walnuts
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
2 or more c. plain flour

Last add 4 beaten egg whites.

ICING:

1/2 lb. butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. hot coffee (black)