2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oil
2 eggs, well beaten
Juice of 1/2 lemon or 3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
3 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. peeled and chopped apples
1 1/2 to 2 c. chopped pecans

Combine sugar, oil, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in mixing bowl. Beat well. Combine flour, spices and soda. Add to first mixture and beat well. Add apples and pecans, mixing well. Bake in greased and floured tube pan at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. (Recipe may be doubled and baked in large loaf pan; serves 25).

GLAZE:

1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. corn syrup
1/4 c. butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Combine all in saucepan, bring to rolling boil over low heat. Boil 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over hot cake immediately. (Double this also for large loaf pan.)