Description
Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake) is a classic German bakery-style cake featuring a soft, lightly sweet yeast dough base topped with a thick layer of buttery cinnamon streusel crumbs. Perfect with coffee or tea, this comforting cake has a tender interior and crisp, crumbly topping.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup additional warm milk
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add egg, softened butter, remaining warm milk, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Press the risen dough evenly into the prepared pan. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until crumbly to form streusel.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over the dough.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute part of the milk with heavy cream.
- Add sliced almonds to the streusel for extra texture.
- This cake is best enjoyed the same day but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German