Norwegian Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the sugar with the butter, until light, fluffy and pale golden. Slowly add the beaten eggs and then add flour, bit by bit - mixing well after each addition.
2. 2
   Mix gently, pour mixture into greased 9 inch square pan.
3. 3
   Peel and slice apples.
4. 4
   Place slices on top of the mixture. (Place apple slices as close as possible to each other).
5. 5
   Mix sugar and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Sprinkle this topping over the apples.
7. 7
   Bake for about 60 minutes in a 180C/350F oven, until well risen and golden.
8. 8
   This delicious apple cake can be served warm or cold with cream or creme fraiche.
9. 9
   It keeps and freezes very well - separate the slices with greaseproof paper for freezing.