Combine chopped apples, sugar and pecan pieces in a large bowl and let sit for 1 hour. Stir often to let the juice of the apples release. This is an important step in achieving a moist cake.

Pre-heat oven 350º F. Grease and flour bundt pan or use baking spray.

Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, baking soda and salt in a bowl then add to apple mixture.

Add oil and vanilla to beaten eggs, then stir into the apple and flour mixture.

Pour cake batter into a prepared bundt pan.

Bake at 350º F for 50 to 60 minutes.

Let cake cool for about 5 minutes, then invert onto a cooling cake rack.

Cool completely before adding the vanilla powdered sugar glaze below.