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 extract
1 c. chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, stir together apples and sugar. Add dry ingredients; stir well. In separate bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into apple mixture, blending until thoroughly moistened. Stir in pecans. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. Serve with warm apple dessert sauce. Yield: 12 to 15 servings.

APPLE DESSERT SAUCE:

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

Place all ingredients in saucepan; stir. Bring to boil over medium-high heat and cook 3 minutes. Serve warm.