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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the base, covering it entirely.
- 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.
- Remove the streusel-kuchen from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Optional: Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving to add a decorative touch.
- Cut into squares or slices and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
