Description
German Bee Sting Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a soft yeast cake filled with almond cream and topped with a sweet honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and spread it evenly in the prepared baking pan. Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the toasted almonds.
- After the second rise, bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, slice the cake in half horizontally. Spread the almond cream filling on the bottom half and place the top half back on.
- For the topping, combine honey, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour over the top of the cake.
- Allow the topping to set for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a fruitier twist, add fresh berries or sliced peaches to the almond cream filling.
- Substitute the honey topping with a chocolate ganache for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg