Traditional German Streusel Cake Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible taste of traditional German Streusel-Kuchen with this easy homemade recipe. This cake features a buttery and tender base topped with a generous layer of sweet and crumbly streusel. Enjoy it as a delightful dessert or a delightful teatime treat.

Ingredients

• For the Base:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• - 1 large egg
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Streusel Topping:
• - 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the base. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Press the dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, using your fingertips or the back of a spoon to ensure it is tightly packed.
5. For the streusel topping, in a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until crumbly and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the base, covering it entirely.
7. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and the base is cooked through.
8. Remove the streusel-kuchen from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Optional: Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving to add a decorative touch.
10. Cut into squares or slices and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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