8 slices bread
3 or 4 cooking apples
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
5 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each nutmeg and salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Toast bread lightly and cut diagonally into fourths. Arrange a single of layer of bread in bottom of lightly buttered 7x11-inch baking dish. Core and slice one apple. Core and dice enough of remaining apples to measure 4 cups. Spread diced apples evenly on bread. Sprinkle raisins over apples. Arrange remaining bread in two lengthwise rows on diced apples. Place apple slices between rows of bread. Heat milk and butter only until butter melts. Combine eggs, sugar, spices, and salt; gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Pour over bread and apples. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 350, 40-45 minutes or until set. Serve warm or cold topped with sour cream if desired. Yields 8-10 servings.

FROSTING:

2 3-ounce packages cream cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarinE
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon black walnut flavoring

Combine all ingredients well. Whip until smooth. Spread over cake and sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts.