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German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich), a classic dessert that features a soft, yeasted cake paired with a luscious vanilla custard filling and topped with a sweet almond-honey glaze. This cake is perfect for celebrations or as a special treat to enjoy at home. With its rich flavors and impressive presentation, it will surely impress your guests and become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe allows for customization to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re serving it for birthdays, holidays, or casual gatherings, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups whole milk (for the filling)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for the filling)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Sliced almonds (for topping)
  • Honey (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk; let sit until frothy (5–10 minutes).
  2. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl; add yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg. Knead until smooth (5–7 minutes). Let rise until doubled (1 hour).
  3. Prepare almond topping by melting butter, sugar, honey, and cream in a saucepan; stir in sliced almonds.
  4. Press risen dough into greased pan and top with almond mixture; let rise again (20–30 minutes).
  5. Bake at 350°F until golden brown (25–30 minutes). Cool completely before slicing horizontally.
  6. For custard filling, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, and egg yolks in a saucepan; cook until thickened while whisking constantly. Stir in butter and vanilla; cool.
  7. Assemble by spreading custard on the bottom cake layer; place the top layer back on and chill before serving.

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