1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 (17 oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix
1 (15 oz.) jar applesauce (1 2/3 c.)
3 eggs
Confectioners' sugar (opt.)

Grease and flour a 12-cup tube pan or 10-inch tube pan; set aside. In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

In large bowl, blend cake mix, applesauce and eggs until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed of electric mixer. Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cover with remaining batter.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool upright in pan 25 minutes; turn onto serving plate. Cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.