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

SAUCE:

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

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 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Apple Dessert Sauce: Place all ingredients in saucepan, stir. Bring to boil over medium-high heat and cook 3 minutes. Serve warm. This dessert may be served with whipped cream instead of sauce.