1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Peel and dice apples.
3. Pour sugar over apples and let stand for
10 minutes.
4. Add oil and eggs to apple mixture.
5. Stir dry ingredients together and add to the apple
mixture.
6. Mix using a wooden spoon.
7. Add pecans.
8. Pour into greased and floured tube pan.
9. Bake for 1 hour.
Topping:
1. Mix sugar, margarine, buttermilk, and baking soda.
2. Boil for 4 minutes.
3.
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
4. Pour topping on cake while cake is hot.