Apple Streusel Cake

Hi everyone!
My first episode of "Sweet Treats and Delectable Eats" is filmed! The first episode will actually be cinnamon rolls, and the second episode will be chocolate truffles, chocolate drops, and caramel meringues. I had some technical difficulties with the camera so the first minute or so does not have sound. After I get it edited and fixed as much as I can, I will post it at www.youtube.com/sweettreatschef. 
                                                                                                                    -Elizabeth :)


While you are waiting for the episode, here is one of my favorite recipes:


Apple Streusel Cake
My mom got this recipe as a sample for a mail-order cookbook. I don't even know what cookbook it is from, but it is an excellent recipe. I generally use almonds in the streusel, but you can use pecans if you wish. The cake is great with or without the orange juice/ powdered sugar glaze. (I usually make it without the glaze). This is my favorite coffee cake recipe, and I have made it many times. 


Streusel 
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped apples
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup flour
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
3 Tablespoons melted butter


Cake
2 cups flour
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup orange juice


Glaze
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/2 Teaspoons orange juice


1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 or 10 inch tube or bundt pan. (I usually use a bundt pan).
2. Combine all ingredients for streusel in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In another medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda. (If using unsalted butter, add about 1/4 teaspoon salt. If using salted butter, do not add anymore salt.)
4. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
5. Add flour mixture and orange juice alternately (1/3 of the flour, then 1/2 the OJ, etc.)
6. Pour 1/2 of the batter in the pan. Top with 1/2 the streusel, then the other half of the batter. Swirl with a knife. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from the oven and top with the rest of the streusel. Bake for 30-35 more minutes.
7. Cool in pan then turn onto serving plate. Flip over again so streusel is on top. Combine orange juice and powdered sugar for glaze. Pour over cake.