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Deep Apple and Blueberry Streusel Cake

Easy apple and blueberry streusel cake with shortbread base and crumble topping.
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apple and blueberry streusel cake
Prep Time:35 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour

Ingredients

For the streusel:

  • 250 grams 2 cups plain flour
  • 125 grams 1¼ cups ground almonds
  • 200 grams 1 cup golden caster sugar (or white granulated)
  • 250 grams 1 cup + 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

For the filling:

  • 300 grams about 2 medium eating apples (Pink Lady, Gala, or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 200 grams about 1-2 medium cooking apples (Bramley or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thickly sliced
  • 75 grams ⅓ cup caster sugar
  • 250-300 grams 2 cups blueberries or blackberries, fresh or frozen

To serve:

  • Icing sugar for dusting
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) or 170°C (340°F) for fan ovens. Line the base of a 20 cm (8-inch) deep springform tin with baking paper and grease the sides.
  • Put the flour, ground almonds, lemon zest, and 125 grams of the caster sugar in a food processor. Pulse briefly to combine. Add the cold diced butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Don't overwork it or it will become dough.
  • Using a spoon, press half the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared tin, packing it down like shortbread.
  • Mix the sliced apples with the remaining 75 grams of caster sugar and the blueberries. Spoon this fruit mixture evenly over the crumble base.
  • Scatter the remaining crumble mixture over the top, covering the fruit completely. It should come right to the top of the tin. The mixture will sink slightly as it bakes.
  • Bake for 60 minutes until the streusel topping is deep golden brown. If it's browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the final 15-20 minutes.
  • Let cool in the tin for at least 20 minutes before removing. The cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
  • Dust with icing sugar and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Store apple and blueberry streusel cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Cover loosely with foil rather than cling film to prevent the streusel topping from becoming soggy. The crumble top will soften slightly in storage but crisps up again when reheated.
Reheat individual slices in a 160°C (320°F) oven for 8-10 minutes to restore the crisp topping. Microwave works in a pinch but won't crisp the streusel.
You can freeze this cake for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly in cling film, then foil. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Freezing changes the apple texture slightly (they become softer), but the flavour remains excellent.
Servings: 8