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. 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, baking soda. Add to egg mixture. Stir in apples and pecans. Pour into a greased 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees 1 hour 15 minutes.

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.) Yield: 12-16 servings.