Description
German Bee Sting Cake, or Bienenstich, is a delightful traditional dessert that will impress your guests with its soft brioche-like layers, creamy custard filling, and crunchy caramelized almond topping. This stunning cake is perfect for celebrations and cozy gatherings alike, combining rich flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110°F (43°C) and mix with sugar and yeast. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture; whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients while stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the risen dough into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing it horizontally. Prepare custard filling according to pudding mix instructions and spread between layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg