Description
German Bee Sting Cake, or Bienenstich, is a beloved traditional German dessert that brings together a soft yeast cake, luscious custard filling, and a crunchy caramelized almond topping. This delightful treat offers a medley of textures and flavors that will transport you to a charming café in Germany with every bite.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Active dry yeast
- Granulated sugar
- Whole milk
- Butter
- Eggs
- Cornstarch
- Sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk with sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let it froth for 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix sifted flour and softened butter until crumbly. Add the yeast mixture and eggs; knead until smooth.
- 2. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- 3. Make Custard Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- 4. Assemble the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out half of the dough into a greased pan; spread custard filling on top; cover with remaining rolled-out dough.
- 5. Add Toppings & Bake: Sprinkle sliced almonds on top; bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Allow cake layers to cool completely before adding custard to prevent melting. Toast almonds lightly before baking for enhanced flavor.