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German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) – A Sweet Delight!

German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)
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German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) is a golden, creamy, and decadently crunchy dessert that features a honey almond topping and a rich custard cream filling.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 70 g sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 120 ml warm milk
  • 60 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 75 g unsalted butter (for topping)
  • 100 g sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 100 g sliced almonds
  • 480 ml milk (for custard)
  • 50 g sugar (for custard)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 25 g butter (for custard)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and yeast. Add milk, butter, eggs, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise 1 hr until doubled.
  2. For topping: melt butter with sugar, honey, and cream. Stir in almonds. Cool slightly.
  3. Punch down dough, press into a greased 23 cm pan, and spread almond topping evenly. Bake at 175°C for 25–30 min until golden. Cool completely.
  4. For custard: warm milk. In a bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Gradually whisk in warm milk. Return to pan and cook until thick. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely.
  5. Slice cake horizontally. Spread custard over the bottom layer. Place almond-topped layer on top. Chill 1 hr before slicing.

Notes

  • Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Serve with fresh berries or a cup of coffee.
  • Perfect for holidays or afternoon tea.
  • Chill the assembled cake longer for clean slices.
  • Use almond extract in cream for extra nutty depth.
  • Substitute plant milk and butter for a dairy-free version.

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