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apple streusel cake

Apple Streusel Cake

Looking for a great fall-inspired recipe to warm you up inside on cold days? This apple Streusel cake is the perfect option! It’s easy, delicious and super healthy!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

For the filling:

  • ⅔ cup milk vegan or dairy
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the streusel:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 3 tsp coconut oil room temperature

For the apple filling:

  • 2 apples firm, peeled and cubed
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

For the cake batter:

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg or use 2 Tbsp psyllium husks for vegan substitute

For the buttermilk:

  • ½ cup milk vegan or dairy
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • For the filling:
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together all the filling ingredients, except the vanilla.
  • Heat it on low-medium and cook, stirring, until thick, for about 7 minutes. Do not boil. Add vanilla, let cool, cover and set aside.
  • For the streusel:
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in coconut oil until well combined. Refrigerate.
  • For the apples:
  • Combine the cubed apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix and set aside.
  • For the cake batter:
  • Heat oven to 200 C.
  • Mix the buttermilk ingredients and set aside.
  • In a large bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl mix coconut oil and sugar with a mixer for about a minute. Add the vanilla and egg (or psyllium husks for vegan version) and mix for a few more seconds. Carefully add the flour mixture and “buttermilk” and mix on low power until well combined, for about a minute.
  • Cover your baking pan with baking paper.
  • Spread the batter onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spoon the filling evenly over the batter with a spoon.
  • Arrange the apples over the filling cream and then sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top, breaking it with your fingers.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.