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Applesauce Cake with Streusel

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Carissa Erzen
This German applesauce cake is incredibly moist & light. The layer of applesauce in the center adds a warm spiced flavor & creamy texture!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine German
Servings 16 slices
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt or fine sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (1 stick)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

Filling

  • 1 cup applesauce (homemade or store bought)

Streusel Topping

  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  • Prepare the streusel by combining the flour, sugar, softened butter, vanilla and cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon, rubber spatula, or your fingers to crumble the mixture into small lumps. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand whisk, beat the softened butter and sugar until it is pale and fluffy, after 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and beat the mixture again on a medium to high speed.
  • Add the milk and mix for 30 seconds.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix on a low speed until you no longer see dry pockets of flour. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula or spoon to ensure everything is well mixed.
  • Spread two-thirds of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan in an even layer. Spread the applesauce on top, and use the back of a spoon to spread it in an even layer. Spread the remaining cake batter on top of the applesauce in an even layer. Sprinkle the streusel topping on top.
  • Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool on a cooling rack to room temperature. Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Storing: Store cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. The streusel loses some of its crunch if it's stored in the fridge.
  • Applesauce: If your applesauce is runny, use paper towels to blot away some of the excess moisture. And I've testing both smooth and chunky and both work, depending on your preference. Chunky applesauce adds more texture while smooth is easier to spread out on the cake batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apfelmuskuchen, German applesauce cake
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