Amazin' Raisin Cake

3 c. unsifted flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. milk
2 eggs
2 t. baking soda
1-1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. ground cloves
3 c. chopped peeled apples
1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
2 c. whipped cream

Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. In large bowl beat together flour, sugar, mayonnaise, milk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves, scraping bowl frequently, 300 vigorous strokes by hand. (Batter will be thick.) With spoon, stir in apples, raisins, and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove; cool on wire racks. Fill and frost with whipped cream.

Makes 8 servings.

Adapted from That Amazing Ingredient: Mayonnaise!, p. 110.