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Easy German Apple Streusel Cake (Apfelstreuselkuchen)

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This Easy German Apple Streusel Cake (Apfelstreuselkuchen) combines a tender, buttery cake with juicy apple slices and a crisp cinnamon streusel topping. It’s a cozy, classic dessert that’s simple to make and perfect for coffee breaks, gatherings, or fall baking.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

150 g flour (5 oz)

2 teaspoons baking powder

50 g corn flour / cornstarch (1.7 oz)

1 pinch salt

4 apples (about 1 kg / 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon peel

3 medium eggs, at room temperature

100 g butter (3.5 oz), at room temperature

100 g granulated sugar (3.5 oz)

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:

100 g butter (3.5 oz), at room temperature

150 g flour (5 oz)

100 g granulated sugar (3.5 oz)

2 teaspoons vanilla sugar (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease a 10-inch (26 cm) springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch into a bowl; set aside.
  3. Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, mix sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Stir in flour until crumbly. Chill until needed.
  5. Prepare the batter: Beat butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon peel.
  6. Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Arrange apple slices on top in a circular pattern.
  8. Sprinkle the chilled streusel mixture evenly over the apples.
  9. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool to room temperature, then dust with icing sugar if desired. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

Use tart, firm apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn for best flavor and texture.

Chilling the streusel before baking ensures a crumbly, crisp topping.

Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds to the streusel for extra crunch.

For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter alternatives.

Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.

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