Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake)

Experience a taste of traditional German baking with Streuselkuchen, a delightful crumb cake that’s as simple as it is irresistible. This classic dessert features a buttery, tender cake base topped with a generous layer of golden, crumbly streusel. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, it’s easy to whip up and perfect for any occasion. Add a touch of warmth with cinnamon or enhance it further with a layer of sweet, tangy apple slices for an optional fruity twist. Ready in just an hour, this versatile cake is ideal for coffee breaks, brunches, or holiday gatherings. Whether served plain or with a dollop of whipped cream, Streuselkuchen is sure to become a household favorite! Keywords: German crumb cake, Streuselkuchen recipe, classic German dessert, apple crumb cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 375 grams all-purpose flour
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 175 grams unsalted butter
• 15 grams baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 125 milliliters milk
• 5 milliliters vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples (optional, for topping)
• 5 grams cinnamon (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine 250 grams of all-purpose flour, 100 grams of granulated sugar, and 10 grams of baking powder.

Step 3

Cut 75 grams of butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until you have a smooth batter.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, make the streusel topping by mixing the remaining 125 grams of flour, 50 grams of granulated sugar, and 5 grams of cinnamon (if using).

Step 7

Cut the remaining 100 grams of butter into pieces and work it into the flour mixture until it forms large crumbs.

Step 8

If using, slice the apples thinly and arrange them over the cake batter.

Step 9

Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the apples or directly on the batter if not using apples.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1274.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3607.3

Total Fat 165.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 618.6mg	0%
Sodium 1660.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 505.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 194.4g
Protein 52.2g	0%

Vitamin D 110.5IU	0%
Calcium 348.0mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 1132.6mg	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: 40.0%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 54.4%