Authentic German Apple Cake With Streusel Topping
Impress your family with this authentic German apple cake and a scrumptious buttery streusel topping. Serve with whipped cream (and if you fancy) with ice cream and you will want to go back for more. That's how delicious it is.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl for the dough
- 1 medium bowl for the streusel topping
- 1 medium bowl for the apple slices
- 1 large baking sheet pan (around 17" x 12")
- 1 Measuring cup
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
For the dough
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 100 grams butter
Apples/ Streusel Topping
- 8 large apples, cut into slices e.g. Granny Smith
- lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 100 grams soft butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Extra Topping
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 100 grams melted (slightly burned) butter
Instructions
The dough
- in a small saucepan warm up the milk (lukewarm)1 cup milk
- add the yeast and stir in the yeast; let the mixture sit for around 5 minutes until froth has formed on the surface1 tsp dry yeast
- while you are waiting, sieve the flour into a large bowl3 cups all purpose flour
- now add the butter, and the sugar, add the yeast/milk mixture to the other ingredients and mix with your hand until well combined; Note: you can also use an electric stand mixer1/2 cup granulated sugar, 100 grams butter
- knead until the dough forms a soft ball, around 5 minutes
- cover and put into a warm place to proof
- once it has doubled in size (1.5 hrs), the dough is ready
- grease the baking sheet pan with a little bit of butter, roll out the dough, and put it in the pan; Important: Let the dough rise in the pan for another 30 minutes before adding the apple slices
Apple Topping
- while the dough is rising, peel the apples, cut out the core, and cut the apples into thick slices8 large apples, cut into slices
- to prevent the apples from browning drizzle with lemon juicelemon juice from 1/2 lemon
- once the dough is on the baking sheet, arrange the apple slices on the dough in the baking sheet pan
Streusel Topping
- in a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and soft butter until they resemble crumbles (streusel)1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 100 grams soft butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- scatter the crumbles evenly on top of the apple slices until they are almost covered
Baking
- preheat the oven to 180 Degrees Celcius/ 350 Fahrenheit conventional setting
- bake for around 30 to 45 minutes (depends on your oven) or until the dough and the streusel are golden brown
Extra Topping
- once the cake is baked, drizzle with cinnamon sugar and butter. Put it back in the oven for another 5 minutes5 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp of cinnamon, 100 grams melted (slightly burned) butter
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Notes
The cake is most delicious when it is still warm. We love it served with whipped cream and (if you fancy) some ice cream.
It is also perfect for putting in the freezer. Once the cake has cooled down, cut it into slices and put it into freezer-proof bags. When needed, unthaw the slices and warm up in the oven or microwave.
It's also ideal for the kid's lunch boxes.
Instead of apples, you can use fresh plums or gooseberries.
Enjoy and don't forget to share the recipe with friends and family.
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