Description
Indulge in the delightful German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich Kuchen), a traditional dessert that beautifully combines a soft, fluffy yeast cake with a rich creamy filling and a crunchy almond topping. This irresistible cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, a holiday feast, or simply an afternoon treat. The unique blend of sweet honey, nutty almonds, and velvety cream creates an unforgettable flavor experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can master this classic German pastry. Make it ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 packet active dry yeast (7g)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit.
- Combine flour, softened butter, sugar, egg, and yeast mixture; knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare almond topping by melting butter and mixing with honey, sugar, and almonds; cook until golden brown.
- Punch down risen dough and spread in greased baking pan; top with almond mixture and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into thickened milk custard made with cornstarch.
- Slice cooled cake horizontally; fill with cream and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg