3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped fine
1 c. oil
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. raw apples, chopped fine

Mix oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, soda and add to first mixture. Fold in pecans and apples.

Bake in tube pan for 1 hour at 350°F.

Sauce:

1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. milk
3/4 c. butter

Mix and cook 3 minutes; pour over cake while hot. Let cake cool before removing.

In memory of J. D. Dean.