Ingredients
3 large eggs1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup unsweetened applesauce1/3 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)TOPPING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon fat-free milkDash salt1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan; dust with flour, tapping out extra.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in apples.
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand to thicken slightly. Spoon slowly over cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.
