3 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. chopped peeled apples
1 c. coarsely chopped pecans

TOPPING:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
1 c. packed brown sugar
Pinch of salt

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy, gradually add sugar. Blend in oil and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to egg mixture. Stir in apples and pecans. Pour into a greased 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cake to serving platter.

For Topping: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly pour over warm cake. (Some topping will run down onto the serving plate.)