Low Fat Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake)

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with this delightful Low Fat Streuselkuchen, a lightened-up version of the classic German crumb cake. Featuring a moist, tender base made with unsweetened applesauce and low-fat milk, this cake offers all the comfort of traditional Streuselkuchen with significantly less fat. The crumbly streusel topping—crafted with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of whole wheat flour—adds a warm, spiced crunch to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for sharing with friends over coffee or enjoying as an afternoon treat. Whether you're watching your calories or simply seeking a healthier baking option, this crumb cake recipe delivers indulgence without compromise. Keywords: Low Fat, German Crumb Cake, healthier dessert, Streuselkuchen recipe, lightened-up baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 75 grams granulated sugar
• 120 grams unsweetened applesauce
• 120 milliliters low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 50 grams light margarine or butter substitute
• 75 grams brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 100 grams whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, low-fat milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms, but avoid overmixing.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 5

To make the streusel topping, combine the light margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and whole wheat flour in a separate bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to mix the ingredients until crumbly.

Step 6

Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter in the pan.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Cut into 8 equal pieces and serve. Enjoy your low-fat Streuselkuchen with a cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(806.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2136.5

Total Fat 24.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 9.6mg	0%
Sodium 1311.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 166.0g
Protein 43.5g	0%

Vitamin D 264.7IU	0%
Calcium 311.0mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 814.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.4%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 81.5%