3 med. Golden Delicious apples
16 oz. sour cream
1 tbsp. baking powder, YES, that's right!
4 eggs
1 c. butter, softened
Sugar
2 1/2 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla

In large bowl, with mixer, beat butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar until light. Add sour cream and remaining ingredients; beat at low speed until blended; then at medium speed for 1 minute. Spread in a greased 10 x 14 inch pan. Arrange apple slices on top. Sprinkle with Topping. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

STREUSEL TOPPING:

1 c. pecans, chopped
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
2/3 c. plain flour
4 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

In bowl mixing all topping ingredients together.