Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)

German recipe

Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)

90 minHard12 servings320 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • For the filling:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs, tree-nuts

How it starts

  1. 1

    Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk with a pinch of sugar, then let it stand for 10 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Combine the yeast mixture with flour, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt, then knead until smooth and let it rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.

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