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German Bee Sting Cake

German Bee Sting Cake
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German Bee Sting Cake is a captivating dessert that beautifully combines a sweet, yeast-based cake with a delightful honey-almond topping and a rich vanilla cream filling. Its unique blend of textures—from the crunchy almond crust to the fluffy cake layers—makes it an instant favorite for celebrations or casual tea time. Not only is this cake a showstopper on any dessert table, but it also offers a deliciously satisfying flavor profile that will leave your guests yearning for another slice. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply treating yourself, this recipe is easy to follow, ensuring even novice bakers can create this stunning confection at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 7g active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough by activating the yeast in warm milk and combining it with flour, butter, sugar, egg, and salt. Knead until smooth and let rise.
  2. Make the honey-almond topping by melting butter and mixing in honey and sliced almonds. Cook until golden.
  3. Assemble the cake by pressing the dough into a springform pan, covering it with the almond mixture, and baking until golden brown.
  4. Prepare the vanilla cream filling by whipping heavy cream and mixing it with a custard made from milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
  5. Once cooled, layer the cream filling between two slices of cake and refrigerate before serving.

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