Dutch Apple Cake - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

In large bowl, combine apples, 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 hour.
In large mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Add vanilla.
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
Pour into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together.
Bake at 325\u00b0F for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.
Serve warm.