Cheese-Apple Crumble Cake – Moist, Fruity & Irresistibly Crunchy

Traditional German Baking with a Modern Twist

This delicious Cheese-Apple Crumble Cake combines the best of traditional German cuisine: creamy quark, fruity applesauce, and buttery streusel. It’s a true classic of German home baking – simple to prepare, yet full of flavor.
You can also adapt it to fit healthy German recipes by using less sugar or substituting whole wheat flour.

Ingredients

For the Streusel (Crumble Topping & Base):

• 250 g flour

• 125 g sugar

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 packet vanilla sugar

• 125 g butter

For the Filling:

• 1 jar of applesauce (approx. 355 ml)

• 150 g butter or margarine

• 125 g sugar

• 1 packet vanilla sugar

• 1 untreated lemon (zest and 1 tbsp juice)

• 2 eggs

• 500 g low-fat quark

• 1 packet vanilla pudding powder

Step-by-Step Instructions