Hirsch Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 3-4 eggs, well beaten
• 3 cups apples, diced
• 3 cups flour, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans, chopped (or more)

For the Sauce

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. 2

   Mix all cake ingredients (up to and including the pecans) together in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Pour the mixture into a greased and floured tube pan.

4. 4

   Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a thin knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. 5

   For the Caramel Sauce: Stir all ingredients (below the pecans) in a saucepan on medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve warm sauce with slices of cake.