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Apple Streusel Cake (Apfelstreusel Kuchen)

Are you ready for a very delicious treat? This delightful Apfelstreusel Kuchen (Apple Streusel Cake) features layers of sweet vanilla cake, apples, and a luscious jam, all crowned with a crisp German streusel.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Egg-Free, German
Servings: 9 pieces
Calories: 440kcal
Cost: $1 per serving

Ingredients

Streusel

  • 80 grams butter melted
  • 70 grams cane sugar
  • 100 grams unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 40 grams old-fashioned oats

Cake (Rührteig)

  • 120 grams butter melted
  • 300 milliliters milk e.g., oat milk
  • 1 package vanilla pudding powder around 38g
  • 150 grams cane sugar
  • 260 grams all-purpose flour unbleached
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-2 apples
  • 4 tablespoons apple jam or applesauce, use more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F).
  • Spray or lay parchment paper in your 9x9 inches baking pan.
  • Wash your fruit and cut it into thin slices – set aside.

Streusel:

  • Melt vegan butter.
  • Mix all other ingredients for the streusel in one bowl. Slowly pour the melted butter in and stir with a fork.
  • Mix until you get a nice crumble. Cover and set aside.

Cake (Rührteig):

  • Melt butter, set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl using a whisk or electric mixer, combine 1 tablespoon of milk with the vanilla pudding powder until the powder dissolves completely. Gradually add remaining milk.
  • While stirring, add the melted margarine. Mix until everything is combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, and baking powder together.
  • Add dry ingredients one by one to the wet ones, using a whisk or electric mixer. Don’t stir longer than necessary.

Assemble Cake:

  • Add the dough into the prepared baking tray and smooth it down.
  • Add a layer of jam or applesauce and fruit onto the dough with a spoon or spatula. Top with cinnamon, if desired.
  • Crumble the streusel on top and add another layer of cinnamon, if desired.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven for around 45-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool down for at least 15-20 minutes before you cut it into pieces.

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Notes

Storage: Store the baked cake covered at room temperature for a couple of days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Freezing: Wrap it well or use a freezer-safe bag, label with the date, and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature, keeping the cake wrapped; it takes about 1 to 2 hours to thaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg