If using white cake mix, double spices.

Cake: 1 box spice cake mix 1 21oz can apple pie filling 1/2 c water 2 eggs, beaten 2 t rum extract 1 t cinnamon 1/2 t ground ginger 1/8 t cloves 1/4 t allspice 1/4 t nutmeg raisins (optional) 2/3 c canola oil 2/3 c chopped pecans Icing: 1/2 c butter 1 c packed brown sugar 1/4 t salt 6T milk 3 cups powdered sugar

Cake: By hand, mix the cake mix, apple pie filling, and water. Stir in the remaining cake ingredients and mix well. Pour into prepared 13x9" pan and bake at 350 for 40-50 min. Cool completely. Icing: Melt butter in saucepan, stir in brown sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and boil 2 min. Remove from heat and add the milk, stirring constantly. Return to heat and boil again. Remove from heat and cool until lukewarm, 20-25 min. Stir in the powdered sugar and beat until smooth and cool enough to spread. Add more milk if too thick.