German Apple Coffee Cake (Apfel-Streuselkuchen)
85% authentic · German
A delightful German-style coffee cake featuring layers of tender cake, spiced apples, and a generous amount of crunchy streusel topping. Often baked in a springform pan.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour3 cups
- Granulated sugar1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder2 teaspoons
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon2 teaspoons
- Unsalted butter, softened1 cup
- Eggs3 large
- Milk1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Apples, peeled and diced3 medium
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2
For the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter until crumbly.
- 3
For the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- 4
In a separate bowl, cream the remaining 1/2 cup softened butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- 5
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 6
Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Layer the diced apples evenly over the batter. Sprinkle with the remaining streusel topping.
- 7
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- 8
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing the springform ring. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
