APPLESAUCE TEA CAKE

½ cup butter (butter only; do not use margarine)

1 cup sugar

1½ cups applesauce

2 cups flour

1 tsp. soda

pinch of salt

chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 tsp. cinnamon

3 eggs

1 tsp. Vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350°F 176°C. Generously grease (with butter) and
   lightly flour tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan.

2. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and beat well.
3. Add all remaining ingredients except walnuts. Mix well.
4. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with sugar and walnuts.
5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until tester inserted in center comes out clean.