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German Applesauce Cake with Streusel

Carissa Erzen
This German applesauce cake is incredibly moist & light. The layer of applesauce in the center adds a warm spiced flavor & creamy texture!
5 from 2 votes
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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

  • I recommend using a springform pan or a cake tin with a removable bottom. This makes it much easier to get the whole cake out of the tin at one time.
  • The cake batter is very thick. When adding the top cake batter layer, first put dollops of cake batter distributed on top of the applesauce. Then use a rubber spatula or butter knife to gently spread the cake batter dollops into an even layer that covers all the applesauce.
  • If your applesauce is runny, use paper towels to blot away some of the excess moisture. 

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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