Description
This is another goodie out of Lauren Chattman’s book, Cake Keeper Cakes. It was perfect for a crowd at brunch and it keeps beautifully for a couple of days on the counter making it an easy one to make ahead. And no mixer required! – enjoy!
Ingredients
Streusel
1 c. EACH packed brown sugar (200 g) AND large flake oats (not quick cooking)
1 T. cinnamon AND 6 T. cold butter (85 g), cut into small pieces
Cake
2 1/2 c. (313 g) flour AND 1 1/2 c. (300 g) sugar
2 1/2 t. baking powder AND 1 t. ground cardamon
1/2 t. EACH ground cloves AND salt
2 c. (510 g) unsweetened applesauce AND 2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. EACH melted butter (113 g) AND canola oil
1 t. vanilla
Instructions
For the streusel – combine all ingredients in a small bowl and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter in until it’s well combined and crumbly. Cover and refrigerate until you need it.
Preheat the oven to 350 and generously butter your bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the 6 dry ingredients, then add in the 5 wet ingredients, whisking and stirring well to combine.
Pour half of the cake batter into the bundt pan and evenly sprinkle half of the chilled streusel over top. Scrape in the rest of batter and finish with the rest of streusel. This should all fit beautifully into your bundt pan, but it’s always best to bake something like this on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes – I could say check and make sure that a toothpick comes out clean, but it’s almost impossible with the streusel in the way. I’ve also tried an instant thermometer to 200 degrees, but the streusel! It was exactly 1 hour and 15 minutes in my oven, if you’re worried, this is a very moist cake so give it a few minutes more. Allow the cake to rest in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a serving platter.
This is really lovely at any temperature!
- Category: Cakes, Applesauce