Dutch Apple Cake

By Joanks

Ingredients

• 3 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices (3 cups)
• 3 Tbsp. plus 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the apples, 3 Tbsp. sugar and cinnamon; let stand 1 hour.
In another bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla.
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
Transfer to a greased 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan.
Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together.
Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Serve warm.