1. Cream together 2 sticks of softened butter and 2 cups of sugar.
2. Add 2 large eggs.
3. In a separate bowl combine 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet mix. Add slowly. When combined Add 3 cups diced granny Smith apples, 1 cup of chopped pecans and 3 tablespoons of milk.
5. Spray a 9x13 pan with Pam and spread mixture evenly into the Pam. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes to an hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Meanwhile prepare the glaze. To a sauce pan add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 stick butter. 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract. Pore over the cake. Use a spatula to spread over entire cake. The longer it sits, the better it will be. I made mine the day before I had planned to serve it.
