Dutch Apple Cake Recipe

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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

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Dutch Apple Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + standing Bake: 1-1/2 hours + cooling
  • Yield: 10-12 Servings
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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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Dutch Apple Cake in Country Woman September/October 1997, p31

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Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2012 by lesandsue1

it was too bland and hard. not very tasty.

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2012 by Astheart

It looks great but I am also concerned by the lack of any raising agent. Well, if I try it, I won´t be so brave not to add some. I will add baking powder.

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2012 by cherrylady

I made the rookie error of taking this to a pot luck before I'd tried the recipe at home. I was so humiliated! Bland and dense describe it best. I agree with the reviewer who thought it would be best used as a door stop! There are tons of recipes out there -- try something else!

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by EmmyAnne24

This bread was good, but the flavor wasn't my favorite and it was a little too bland for my tastes. I probably wouldn't make it again, as I have better recipies, but if you want a simple, not over-the-top-with-flavor bread, this one will be good for you!

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2012 by LabLoverAlways

This was a very dense loaf..It would make a good door stopper. I would not make again. I can't believe it's a contest winner.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2011 by mariskap

this is awesome thanks! i haven't tried the recipe, but i know when i do i will love it. we are dutch, and my mom used to make it exactly the way you have put the recipe and i will love to make it so it reminds me of her. mind you... it's not the same as when mom makes it! :)

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by GRKGDSS

Although it has plenty of butter and isn't necessarily light, the Dutch Apple Cake is very easy to make. My cake turned out very moist and it smells wonderful. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure that I'll get a report on how delicious it is. I'm having lunch with a friend who's birthday is in a few days. As it happens, she's originally from Holland, the cake is her gift, and she can't wait to try the cake.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by kat83

thought it was bland

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by glomonkey

I have made this recipe many times since I first found it through Taste of Home. It is so delicious that I hate sharing it!

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by Barb34653

Wonderful!

 
 

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