Ingredients
2 1/3 cups (264g) or 2 1/4 cups (270g) flour provides structure for the yeasted base
4 tablespoons (57g) butter, room temperature (at least 65ยฐF)
2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
3/4 teaspoon table salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup (57g) water
6 tablespoons (85g) butter, cold
1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (63g) honey
2 tablespoons (35g) heavy cream
1 1/2 cups (129g) sliced almonds adds crunch and honey-glazed flavor
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (about 2/3 of a packet or 3 to 4 sheets)
2 tablespoons (28g) water
1 cup (227g) heavy cream, whipped to very soft peaks
3-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix creates a rich, creamy center
1 1/2 cups (340g) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1-Combine all dough ingredients and knead until smooth and supple, then let rise in an oiled bowl for 60 minutes until puffy.
2-Transfer dough to an oiled surface, fold to release gas, divide in half, shape into balls, and pat into 8-inch circles in greased pans.
3-Cover with plastic and let dough rise for 30 minutes, then gently stretch to the edges.
4-For the topping, melt cold butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, honey, and cream, boil for 3 to 5 minutes until light gold, stir in almonds, cool slightly, and spread over the dough.
5-Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and bake cakes for 25 to 28 minutes until edges are golden and topping bubbles.
6-Cool cakes 30 minutes in pans, loosen edges with a knife, invert onto a plate and then onto a rack with almond side up, and cool completely.
7-Horizontally split each cake into two thin layers, yielding four layers total.
8-Soften gelatin in water, heat gently until melted and clear, and cool slightly.
9-Fold some whipped cream into the gelatin, then gently fold this mixture into the remaining whipped cream.
10-Prepare instant pudding with milk and vanilla extract by mixing for 2 minutes, then quickly fold in the gelatin-whipped cream mixture.
11-Fill the cake layers with the pudding filling and serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Last Step:
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๐ฐ Using gelatin and whipped cream creates a stable and rich pastry cream that holds well between layers.
๐ฏ Add a tablespoon of honey to the dough to enhance the honey flavor throughout the cake.
๐ผ For a honey-sweetened filling alternative, use gelatin and honey without whipped cream for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Rising and cooling time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking, whipping
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Contains Dairy, Contains Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
