Ingredients
3 large eggs2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda3 cups chopped peeled apples1 cup coarsely chopped pecansTOPPING:1/2 cup butter1/4 cup whole milk1 cup packed brown sugarPinch salt
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Blend in oil and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to egg mixture. Stir in apples and pecans. Pour into a greased 10-in. tube pan; bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
In a small saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly pour over warm cake (some topping will run down onto the serving plate.)
