1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
2 Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
3 Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4 Blend together butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add apple butter, vanilla, wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.
5 Pour 1/2 batter into pan, sprinkle 1/2 the topping over top. Pour remaining batter and top with remaining topping.