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Apple Streusel Sheet Cake with Cheesecake Filling

by Lisa

Trained pastry chef

Apple streusel sheet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer, cut into slices

4.8 (5)out of 5, 5 ratings

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Prep
10 min
Bake
45 min
Total
55 min
Makes
20 slices

Happy Sunday!

There are several reasons why combining different kinds of cake can lead to a new and especially delicious cake. For one, bringing together different textures and flavors creates an interesting, appealing taste. A sheet cake with crunchy streusel and a juicy apple topping, for example, can be especially good, because you taste both the sweet and the tart notes of the apple, while the crunchy streusel adds a contrast.

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Combining different kinds of cake can also have a visual effect and make the cake look more inviting. When you stack different kinds of cake in layers, it looks beautiful and whets the appetite. On top of that, memories and emotions can help turn a combination of cakes into something special. Maybe you remember a wonderful spread of cakes from a family celebration or a vacation that you'd love to bring back to life.

In short, combining different kinds of cake can lead to a new and especially delicious cake, because the different textures, flavors and looks come together into a unique experience.

Enjoy a juicy apple cake with crunchy streusel and a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion and easy to make. This delicious sheet cake is made with fresh apples and good ingredients that will spoil your taste buds. The perfect combination of sweet and tart will satisfy any cake craving and impress your guests.

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make this delicious cake. Don't miss the chance to try this incredibly tasty cake and delight your loved ones.

Enjoy, and have lots of fun baking and eating :)

Ingredients

Makes 20 slices

Streusel

  • 2 sticks plus 5 tbsp300 gunsalted butterSoftened. German butter is unsalted and has about 82 percent fat. In the US use unsalted butter; European-style unsalted butter is closest. In the UK, unsalted butter.
  • ¾ cup plus 3 tbsp190 ggranulated sugar
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 2 tspvanilla sugar1 packet = 2 tsp (8 g). Sugar flavored with real vanilla, sold in small packets of about 8 g. In the US use 1 tsp vanilla extract plus 2 tsp sugar for each 8 g packet; in the UK, vanilla sugar sachets from the baking aisle, or 1 tsp vanilla extract plus 2 tsp sugar per sachet.
  • 1large eggGerman size M = US large
  • 4 ⅓ cups550 gall-purpose flourIn German recipes plain flour means soft wheat flour Type 405 unless stated otherwise. In the US use all-purpose flour; in the UK, plain flour.
  • 1 pinchbaking powderGerman baking powder is sold in 15 g packets, each meant for about 500 g (4 cups) of flour. In the US and the UK use baking powder, 1 tbsp plus ¾ tsp per 15 g packet.

Cheesecake

  • 4 ½ cups1 kgcream cheeseAt room temperature. A soft, full-fat fresh cheese. In the US use full-fat cream cheese; in the UK, full-fat soft cheese.
  • 3 tbsp40 ggranulated sugar
  • 3 tbspall-purpose flour
  • 3large eggsGerman size M = US large
  • 28 oz800 gapplesCox or Fuji; diced

Method

Streusel

  1. Mix the butter, salt, vanilla sugar and sugar until creamy, but don't beat until fluffy.

  2. Add the egg and mix it in as well until smooth, then add the flour and baking powder and work everything together until crumbs form.

  3. Line a large baking sheet (about 16 × 14 inches / 40 × 35 cm; a US half sheet pan, 18 × 13 inches, works too) with parchment paper and set a baking frame on it. Spread about half of the streusel over the sheet and press it down firmly and evenly. Set the rest of the streusel aside.

  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (170°C) convection (fan).

Cheesecake cream

  1. Briefly stir the cream cheese until creamy, then add the flour, sugar and a little vanilla and stir again.

  2. Stir in the eggs one at a time.

  3. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the base.

  4. Peel, core and roughly dice the apples, scatter them over the cheesecake layer and top with the streusel you set aside.

  5. Bake in the oven until golden and serve once cooled.