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German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

A classic German cake featuring a yeast dough base, topped with a sweet almond topping reminiscent of a bee sting, and filled with vanilla cream. Perfect for special occasions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the dough:
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • For the filling:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix (about 3.4 oz each), prepared with milk as directed

Instructions

  1. For the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, warm milk, eggs, and melted butter. Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the topping: In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and honey. Stir in almonds and cook until caramelized.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough into a 9-inch round. Place on a baking sheet. Spread topping evenly over the dough.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  5. For the filling: Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in prepared vanilla pudding.
  6. Slice the cooled cake horizontally. Spread filling on bottom layer, top with the almond-topped layer. Let set before serving.

Notes

This cake is best served chilled. The almond topping should be crunchy, so don’t overbake. Can be made ahead and refrigerated.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Protein: 8g