Authentic German Bee Sting Cake: The Best Homemade Indulgence
Discover the delightful flavors of the Authentic German Bee Sting Cake, a traditional dessert that combines a sweet yeast dough with a creamy custard filling and a crunchy almond topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, warm milk, melted butter, egg, and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, then let it rise until doubled in size.
- Prepare the custard by heating cream, whisking in cornstarch, and vanilla, cooking until thick.
- Spread the dough in a greased baking dish and let it rise.
- Top with custard and sprinkle sliced almonds mixed with honey.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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