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German Bee Sting Cake

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๐Ÿฏ The Bienenstich Cake combines a rich vanilla cream filling with a honey-glazed almond topping for a delectably sweet and crunchy dessert.
โ˜• Perfect for pairing with afternoon coffee or serving as a light summer treat, this traditional German cake offers elegance and flavor in every bite.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 28 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cakes (8-inch) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

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.

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Notes

๐Ÿฐ Using gelatin and whipped cream creates a stable and rich pastry cream that holds well between layers.
๐Ÿฏ Add a tablespoon of honey to the dough to enhance the honey flavor throughout the cake.
๐ŸŒผ For a honey-sweetened filling alternative, use gelatin and honey without whipped cream for a lighter texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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