Dutch Apple Loaf Cake

There's plenty of recipes for this cake listed, but I think this one sounds a little different. Found it online at Taste of Home. It looks fairly simple and baked in a loaf pan. It would be a great take along for potlucks or just an easy snack for the family. Now that our apple trees are full and ripe, it's a great time to try this out. As an update, finally got around to trying this and loved it. Simple, with a nice presentation and very good. I did add a cup of chopped pecans as we love nuts and everyone enjoyed it. Don't make the mistake I did though - be aware that the divided sugar puts 3 Tablespoons in the apples and then the 1 cup goes in the batter.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 3  cups tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick about 3 medium size apples
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 4  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In large bowl, combine apples, 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 hour.
2. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Add vanilla.
5. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
6. Pour into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
7. Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together.
8. Bake at 325°F for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9. Cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm.