1 (20 oz.) can apple pie filling
2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 to 1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. milk
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 c. butter (softened)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. nuts
2 tbsp. melted butter

Mix apple pie filling and cinnamon and let stand in small bowl. Beat sugar, butter, eggs, milk, flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour half of mixture (about 2 cups) into 9 x 13 inch greased pan. Spoon half of apple mixture (about 1 cup) over batter in pan, repeat with remaining batter and pie filling. Sprinkle brown sugar and nuts over top, drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until pick come out clean.

OPTIONAL GLAZE TOPPING:

3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter, softened
3/4 tsp. vanilla
2 or 3 tsp. hot water

Beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and hot water until smooth and of desired consistency.

NOTE: Canned applesauce thickened with cornstarch may be used for cake.