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German Blueberry Streusel Cake
Classic German Streuselkuchen is a lush, fine-crumbed, yeasted cake topped with a remarkably hefty amount of buttery-crisp streusel. We’ve added a layer of fresh blueberries to the mix. Not only do the berries add color, but their fruity tartness is a perfect foil for the richness of the cake and streusel. Brown sugar is not used in the streusel for true German Streuselkuchen, but we included a little to give the topping a touch of golden color and subtle notes of molasses. This coffee cake is perfect for breakfast or brunch or as a casual dessert. We found that a slow, cold rise resulted in a crumb that’s especially moist, tender and flavorful; this also makes it easier to bake the cake the morning of serving. However, if you wish to start and finish in a single go, after patting the dough into the pan, cover and let it rise at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes instead of chilling it; at this time, also remove the streusel from the refrigerator. Top the dough with the berries and streusel, then bake as indicated. Leftovers will keep at room temperature for a couple of days; the topping will soften slightly, but the flavors are still great.
Makes one
9 by 13-inch cake
Tip
Don’t forget to bring the butter to room temperature for both the streusel and the cake. Softened butter incorporates more easily with the other ingredients. Be sure to allow the Streuselkuchen to cool completely before serving. Its texture is best at room temperature.
3¼ hours
45 minutes active, plus cooling
For the streusel
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195
grams (1½ cups) all-purpose flour
Directions
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01To make the streusel, in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, both sugars and salt on medium-low until well combined and any lumps of brown sugar have broken apart, 1 to 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, add the butter 1 piece at a time, then mix on medium-low until fully incorporated and the mixture resembles damp sand, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the streusel to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate. Wipe the mixer bowl and the paddle attachment.
