Description
Indulge in the delicious sweetness of a traditional German Bee Sting Cake, known for its soft, fluffy dough, crunchy almond topping, and creamy vanilla filling. This classic dessert is perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat any time.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Almond Topping:
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold whole milk
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine warm milk and yeast in a bowl. Add sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and flour. Knead into a soft dough. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Almond Topping: Melt honey, butter, and sugar. Add almonds. Spread over risen dough. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Filling: Mix milk with pudding mix until thick. Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla. Fold whipped cream into pudding. Spread on bottom cake layer. Top with second layer.
- Serve: Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife for clean slices.
- For extra flavor, drizzle honey over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
