Cinnamon Raisin Apple Kuchen
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Cinnamon Raisin Apple Kuchen, a delectable German-inspired coffee cake that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Featuring a tender, buttery base topped with layers of sweet, cinnamon-kissed apples, plump raisins, and a golden crumbly streusel, this recipe combines rustic charm with irresistible flavor. With simple pantry staples and a prep time of just 25 minutes, this kuchen is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it warm for a cozy treat or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Ideal for sharing, this 8-serving dessert is a must-try for apple and cinnamon lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 3 large apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups raisins
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Add 1/2 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 egg. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the batter in a circular or overlapping pattern.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of raisins evenly over the apples.
In a small bowl, combine 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour. Add 3 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and mix until the mixture forms a crumbly topping.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples and raisins.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the kuchen comes out clean.
Remove the kuchen from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, top with a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 348 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
