Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a German Bee Sting Cake, a luscious dessert that will leave your taste buds buzzing with joy. This traditional treat features a rich almond crust topped with a sweet, golden almond layer and filled with a creamy honey-infused filling. Perfect for celebrations or as an afternoon delight, this cake boasts a unique flavor profile that effortlessly marries nutty sweetness with smooth creaminess. Not only is it visually stunning, but its straightforward preparation makes it accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Serve it chilled for the best experience, and watch as your family and friends savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1/4 lemon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for almond topping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Activate yeast in warm water for about five minutes.
- Heat milk, sugar, and butter until melted; then mix with flour mixture along with activated yeast, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth; place in greased bowl to rise for about an hour.
- Prepare almond topping by melting butter and mixing with honey, cream, and almonds; cook until smooth.
- After dough rises, punch down and spread evenly in a greased baking pan; pour almond mixture over top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Cool the cake slightly before whipping cream with powdered sugar to form soft peaks.
- Cut the cooled cake in half horizontally; spread cream filling on bottom layer before placing top layer back on.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg