Step-by-Step Cakes by DK Publishing

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1 To make the topping, put the flour, sugar,

and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

4 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease

the cake pan and line with parchment paper.

7 Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, beating

well after each addition to prevent curdling.

2 Rub in the butter gently with your fingertips

to form a crumbly ball of dough.

5 Cream the butter and sugar with an electric

mixer until pale and creamy.

8 Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into

the bowl, then mix in to the batter.

3 Wrap the streusel dough in plastic wrap

and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

6 Add the lemon zest and beat slowly until

well dispersed through the batter.

9 Finally, add the milk to the batter and

gently mix it in.

German Apple Cake

This simple apple cake is transformed into something special with a delicious, crumbly streusel topping.

Chilling time

30 mins

Special equipment

8in (20cm) springform cake pan

SERVES

6–8

30

MINS

45–50

MINS

Ingredients

For the streusel topping

1 cup all-purpose flour

(^1) ⁄ 2 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
For the cake
12 tbsp unsalted butter, softened,
plus extra for greasing
1 cup light brown sugar
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
11 ⁄ 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra
for dusting
1 tsp baking powder
(^1) ⁄ 2 tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut
into even, slim wedges