Streuselkuchen

Streuselkuchen, or crumb cake as it's known in English, is a delightful German treat that is sure to win your heart. This cake features a soft yeast dough base topped with a sweet, crumbly mixture called streusel, made from equal parts sugar, butter, and flour.

Traditionally, Streuselkuchen is baked as a flat cake on a tray and then cut into rectangular pieces. One of its distinctive features is its low height, with the streusel topping making up about half of the cake's overall height. While the classic recipe uses a yeast dough base, you can also find variations with a shortcrust or puff pastry base, sometimes referred to as Prasselkuchen.

This delightful cake likely originated in Silesia, a region renowned for its rich baking traditions. Streuselkuchen offers versatility, as it can be made with various fillings such as tart fruits (apples, gooseberries, or sour cherries are popular choices), poppy seeds, or creamy fillings. There is even a version made with a shortening-based dough.

Regardless of how it is prepared, Streuselkuchen is a delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.