Saxon Cherry Streusel Cake (Sächsischer Kirschstreuselkuchen)

Sächsischer Kirschstreuselkuchen, or Saxon Cherry Streusel Cake, is a traditional dessert from the Saxon region of Germany. This delicious cake features a buttery crust, a layer of juicy cherries, and a crumbly streusel topping.

Saxon Cherry Streusel Cake (Sächsischer Kirschstreuselkuchen)

Ingredients

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 250g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 kg fresh cherries, pitted
  • 100g granulated sugar (for cherries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 200g sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the egg until the dough comes together. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, toss the cherries with 100g sugar. Spread the cherries over the dough in the baking dish.
  5. Crumble the remaining dough over the cherries to form the streusel topping.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
4g
Fat
18g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking dish Mixing bowls Pastry cutter

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sächsischer Kirschstreuselkuchen with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, try using other fruits such as peaches or plums in place of cherries.

Cost

$10