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Authentic German Bee Sting Cake

Heavenly Authentic German Bee Sting Cake for Sweet Celebrations

This Authentic German Bee Sting Cake features a delicious blend of creamy custard and crunchy almond topping, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for lightness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for dough) Adds sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Fresh and frothy
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Lukewarm, can substitute with almond or soy milk
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs For moisture; can substitute with flax eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (for dough)
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for almond-honey topping)
  • 1/2 cup Honey Agave syrup can be used as alternative
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds Can substitute with chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Custard
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for custard)
  • 2 cups Whole Milk (for custard) Can substitute with dairy-free milk
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Can substitute with arrowroot powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Cooling rack
  • 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Activate yeast by warming milk and combining with sugar and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
  2. Prepare dough by combining flour, sugar, and salt, then add butter, eggs, and yeast mixture.
  3. Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for 1 hour.
  4. Make the almond-honey topping by combining butter, sugar, honey, and almonds.
  5. Shape the cake by spreading the dough in a greased pan and layering the topping.
  6. Let the dough rest for an additional 20 minutes covered with a towel.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Prepare the custard by heating milk and mixing with yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until thickened.
  9. Chill the custard until set before assembling the cake layers.
  10. Layer the cake by spreading the custard on the bottom layer and placing the top layer back on.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure yeast is fresh for proper rising. Sift flour for lighter texture. Allow for proper resting times, especially the dough rises.

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