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

APPLE DESSERT SAUCE:

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

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 9x13x2 inch pan. Bake 45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed.

Serve with warm Apple Dessert Sauce. Yield: 12 to 15 servings.

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