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Dutch Apple Cake

Dutch Apple Cake
My husband and I came to Canada over 40 years ago from Holland. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and frequently goes along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario
10-12 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + standing Bake: 1-1/2 hours + cooling

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the apples, 3 tablespoons sugar and
  • cinnamon; let stand for 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-in. x 5-in. 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 a toothpick
  • inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before
  • removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 10-12 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 282 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013