Kentucky Pecan Cake

Ingredients

2 1/2 c self rising flour
2 c sugar
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
1 c applesauce
2 1/2 t cinnamon
2 t water
4 egg yolks
1 c pecans
4 egg whites

Instructions

Powdered Sugar Combine first 7 ingredients in order listed; beat at medium speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff; fold into batter. Pour mixture into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350" for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Invert pan, and cool cake completely; remove from pan. Sprinkle top of cake with powdered sugar.