Blend together the sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon mixture over sides and bottom of greased pan.

Blend cake mix, applesauce and eggs until moistened. Reserve 1 1/4 cups batter.

Pour cake batter in bundt pan. Sprinkle rest of sugar and cinnamon mixture on top. Last, add the 1 1/4 cup cake batter. Bake for 40 minutes or until done.