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Bee Sting Cake

Delightful Bee Sting Cake Recipe with Honey-Almond Crunch

This Bee Sting Cake is a traditional German dessert featuring a fluffy base and a sweet honey-almond topping.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Milk Warm
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh yeast
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure
For the Topping
  • ¼ cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 cup Toasted almonds Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter For melting
  • ¼ cup Sugar
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Chilled
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • 9x13 inch cake pan
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk until lukewarm. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of fresh yeast in warm milk for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of sugar, 2 eggs, ¼ cup of softened butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a sticky dough forms and knead for about 10 minutes.
First Rise
  1. Transfer the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Cake Baking
  1. Punch down the dough, grease a 9x13 inch cake pan, and spread the dough evenly. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan.
Cream Filling
  1. Whip 1 cup of chilled heavy cream with 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Refrigerate the whipped cream until ready to assemble.
Top Preparation
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, ¼ cup of honey, and ¼ cup of sugar in a saucepan. Fold in 1 cup of toasted almonds.
  2. Spread the caramelized almond mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
Final Baking
  1. Place the cake back in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the almond topping is bubbly and lightly caramelized.
Assembly
  1. Slice the cake horizontally, spread whipped cream on the bottom layer, and add the top layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Slice into pieces and serve your delightful Bee Sting Cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, keep the honey-almond topping separate until ready to serve to retain its delightful crunch.

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