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Streuselkuchen

Cultural Context

Streuselkuchen, a beloved German dessert, hails from the traditional bakeries of Germany, where it has been enjoyed for centuries. This cake features a rich, buttery base topped with a crumbly streusel made from flour, sugar, and butter, often enhanced with seasonal fruits like apples or cherries. It's a staple at family gatherings and festive occasions, symbolizing comfort and home. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with different fruits and toppings, making it a versatile dessert beloved by many.

GermanDEdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
250g or 2 cups Flour
7g or 1 Tbsp Instant Yeast
75g or ⅓ cup Butter
50ml or ¼ cup Freshmilk
50g or ¼ cup Sugar
16g or 1 small pack Vanilla Sugar
1 Large Egg
10ml extra Evaporated milk
150g or 1 and 1/8 cup Flour
100g or ½ cup Sugar
100g Butter

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce costs.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor while brown sugar is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat adds fiber; cake flour can be cheaper depending on brand.

1

For the Dough: Combine 250g flour, 50g sugar, and 7g instant yeast in a bowl.

2

Add 75g butter, 50ml fresh milk, 16g vanilla sugar, and 1 large egg to the mixture.

3

Knead the dough and let it expand for 60 minutes.

4

Arrange the dough in a cake form and let it expand for another 60 minutes.

5

For the Streusel: In a separate bowl, mix 150g flour, 100g sugar, and 100g butter until crumbly.

6

Sprinkle the streusel over the dough in the cake form.

7

Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

cake form

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Allergens

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Also Known As

crumb cakestreusel cake
Local Name: Streuselkuchen

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