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German Bee Sting Cake Recipe (Bienenstich Kuchen)

German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich Kuchen)

Indulge in the delightful German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich Kuchen), a perfect balance of light, fluffy cake, creamy filling, and crunchy almond topping. This irresistible dessert is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual gathering. With its sweet honey and nutty flavor profile, it’s bound to become a favorite. Easy to make and visually appealing, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

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

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
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup butter (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup honey (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for filling)
  • 1 cup milk (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yeast mixture by dissolving yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit until foamy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, sugar, egg, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and let rise for an hour.
  3. For the almond topping, melt butter in a saucepan, add honey and sugar; stir in sliced almonds until golden brown.
  4. Punch down the risen dough and spread it in a greased baking pan; top with almond mixture and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool completely before making the filling: whip cream with sugar; heat milk with cornstarch until thickened and fold whipped cream into cooled custard.
  6. Slice the cooled cake horizontally, fill with cream mixture, and chill before serving.
  • Author: Dahlia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating fresh berries or using different nuts instead of almonds. Make sure to cool the cake fully before slicing to keep the layers intact.