4 c. peeled, sliced apples
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
Apple Dessert Sauce follows
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped pecans

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 greased 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. Serve with warm Apple Dessert Sauce. Yield: 12 to 15 servings.

APPLE DESSERT SAUCE:

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

Place all ingredients in saucepan; stir. Bring to boil over medium- high heat and cook 3 minutes. Serve warm.