Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of German Bee Sting Cake, a classic treat that combines soft yeast dough with a rich honey-almond topping and luscious vanilla custard filling. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy afternoon tea. Each bite offers a beautiful contrast of textures, from the crunchy almond layer to the creamy custard inside, making it an irresistible dessert that’s sure to impress your guests. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this elegant cake.
Ingredients
- 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 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit until foamy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, sugar, egg, and activated yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- For the topping, melt remaining butter in a saucepan, add honey and sugar until dissolved; fold in almonds and cook until golden.
- Press dough into a greased springform pan, spread honey-almond topping over it, and bake at 350°F for about 25–30 minutes.
- Cool cake completely before preparing the filling by whipping cream and making custard with milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Assemble by slicing the cooled cake horizontally, spreading filling on one half, placing the other half on top, and refrigerating before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 146mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
Keywords: Ensure yeast is fresh for proper rising. Allow each component to cool completely before assembly to maintain texture. Consider adding fresh fruit or ice cream as garnishes for added flavor.