Cranberry-Streusel Cake Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Streusel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup fat-free sour cream; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins); Cooking spray; Streusel topping:; 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
Cooking spray
Streusel topping:
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, lightly spoon 1 1/2 cups flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine with 1/4 cup wheat germ, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Combine the sour cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, applesauce, oil, and egg in a bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in the dried cranberries. Spoon batter into a 9-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray.
3
To prepare streusel topping, combine 1/4 cup wheat germ, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over batter. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool the cake on a wire rack.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Streusel Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry-Streusel Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions