Martha Washington Pie

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups white sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup milk

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup golden raisins

1 cup chopped walnuts

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

1 cup confectioners sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

4 tablespoons milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

To Make Filling: Mix butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa and baking powder together until smooth; alternately mix in the milk and flour. Stir in raisins and walnuts.

Pour mixture into pastry shells and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 60 to 70 minutes. Do not underbake.

To Make Icing: Combine confectioners sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in milk until desired consistency is reached.

Spread icing on pie once its out of the oven and still warm.