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Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

A delicious slice of Bee Sting Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup milk, lukewarm
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. For the cake, combine yeast, milk, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes. Mix in flour, remaining sugar, and butter. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  2. Press dough into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
  3. For the topping, melt butter, sugar, and honey in a saucepan. Stir in almonds. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Spread the topping over the dough. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
  5. Slice the cake in half horizontally. Fill with vanilla pastry cream (optional) and place the top layer back on.