4 c. peeled, sliced apples
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl mix together apples and sugar. Add dry ingredients; stir well. In separate bowl beat eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into apple mixture, mix until moistened. Stir in pecans. Pour into a 13"x9"x2" pan. Bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. heavy cream or evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute. Serve warm over cake.