Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups sliced apples
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, black walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• additional nuts (to garnish)

Instructions

1. Mix eggs, oil, and sugar. Blend well.

2. Sift flour, salt,soda and cinnamon.

3. Add to egg mixture.

4. Add vanilla, apples and nuts. Mix well.

5. Pour into a 9 inch bundt pan.

6. Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours at 350°F until cake is set in the middle and is golden brown.

7. Meanwhile combine brown sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla in a sauce pan and cook for 2 minutes.

8. Pour over cake while it is hot out of the oven (leave cake in the bundt pan).

9. When cooled completely remove cake to a serving plate.

10. For frosting, combine powdered sugar, mayonnaise, vanilla and milk until a smooth, slightly thick icing forms.

11. Once cake is cooled drizzle icing over entire cake.

12. Sprinkle with additional nuts and enjoy!

13. I have done several variations such as added raisins, mango, and even bananas with the apples they all have came out great!

14. Just play with the recipe and add your favorites and it sure to be a hit at any party or family gathering.