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German Bee Sting Cake

German Bee Sting Cake

German Bee Sting Cake, known as Bienenstich, is a timeless German dessert that beautifully combines a sweet yeast dough with a rich honey-almond topping and a luscious vanilla cream filling. This delightful cake offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for celebrations or as a comforting treat to enjoy with coffee or tea. With its impressive presentation and delicious taste, you’ll be sure to wow your guests at any gathering.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 7g active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit until foamy.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, softened butter, sugar, egg, and yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
  3. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  4. Prepare the honey-almond topping by melting butter, honey, and sugar; stir in almonds and cook until golden.
  5. Roll out risen dough in a greased springform pan, spread topping evenly, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before slicing horizontally into two layers.
  7. Whip cream and prepare custard with milk, sugar, cornstarch; combine both for filling.
  8. Fill one layer with cream filling, top with the other layer, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating lemon zest into the cream filling or adding fresh berries between the layers. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results.