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Authentic German Bee Sting Cake

  • Author: lilie
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful pastry combining rich yeast dough, luscious cream filling, and a crunchy almond topping, perfect for dessert lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 500g All-purpose flour
  • 1 pack (7g) Active dry yeast
  • 250ml Milk
  • 100g Sugar
  • 100g Butter, softened
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 100g Sliced almonds
  • 500ml Heavy cream
  • 50g Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, then mix in yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the Almond Topping: Melt 50g of butter in a saucepan, stir in sugar and cream, then fold in sliced almonds.
  6. Form the Cake: Punch down risen dough, roll out into a rectangular shape, and transfer to a greased baking pan.
  7. Add the Topping: Evenly spread almond mixture over the dough and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Whip the Cream: While the cake cools, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  10. Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, slice cake horizontally, spread whipped cream on bottom half, and place top half back on.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Cut into slices and enjoy the authentic German Bee Sting Cake.

Notes

Allow the dough to rise adequately and don’t rush the resting periods for the best texture.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Bienenstich, German cake, dessert recipe, creamy filling, almond topping

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