Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Irresistibly Authentic German Bee Sting Cake to Savor. This traditional dessert, known as Bienenstich, features a soft, fluffy yeast cake layered with a creamy custard filling and topped with a caramelized almond-honey mixture. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to enjoy at home, this cake combines rich textures and flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Its eye-catching presentation makes it a showstopper at gatherings and an elegant choice for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dough)
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for almond-honey topping)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 egg yolks (for custard filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard filling)
- 2 cups whole milk (for custard filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for custard filling)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for custard filling)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing lukewarm milk with sugar and yeast. Let it froth for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add softened butter, eggs, and the activated yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- For the almond-honey topping, melt butter in a saucepan and stir in sugar and honey until dissolved. Mix in sliced almonds.
- Punch down the dough and spread it into a greased baking pan. Spoon the almond-honey mixture over the top.
- Allow it to rise for another 20 minutes before baking at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For custard filling: Heat milk with vanilla extract; whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Combine both mixtures and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Once cooled, slice the cake in half horizontally; spread custard on the bottom layer and replace the top layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg