Amazing Raisin Cake

Years ago, a recipe came out in all the magazines for this cake. I'm sure it was put out by Hellman's Mayonnaise and Sun-Maid Raisins as I still have a magazine page torn out with the recipe and pictures ... It's one of those cakes that takes a little more effort than making up a mix from a box but it is SOOO worth it. It seems to me that I used to grate up some carrots if I had them and toss them into the batter probably because it reminded me so much of a rich, delightful carrot cake so keep that in mind ... 

Amazing Raisin Cake

3 cups unsifted Flour
2 cups Sugar
1 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Milk
2 Eggs
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
3 cups chopped, peeled Apples
1 cup Sun-Maid Seedless Raisins
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Walnuts

Grease and flour 2 (9") round baking pans. In large bowl with mixer at low speed, beat first 10 ingredients for 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in apples, raisins, and nuts. Pour into pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to rack and cool. Fill and frost with 2 cups whipped cream.