Kentucky Pecan Cake

2 1/2 c Self Rising Flour

2 c Sugar

1 1/2 c Vegetable Oil

1 c Applesauce

2 1/2 T Ground Cinnamon

2 T Hot Water

4 Egg Yolks

1 c Chopped Pecans

4 Egg Whites

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. Source: Special Holiday Issue; Southern Living; Home For The Holidays, `89