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German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

Name: German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 14 Servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 350.000 g plain flour; 60.000 g sugar; 1.000 Würfel cube fresh yeast (42g); 150.000 ml milk; 60.000 g butter; 1.000 egg; 100.000 g butter (for topping); 100.000 g sugar (for topping); 200.000 g sliced almonds; 500.000 ml milk (for cream); 100.000 g sugar (for cream); 1.000 vanilla pod; 4.000 egg yolks; 40.000 g cornstarch

⚠ Gluten ⚠ Nuts ⚠ Milk ⚠ Eggs

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Classic German yeast cake with caramelized almond topping and vanilla cream filling.

Contains the following allergens:

Gluten Nuts Milk Eggs

Preparation

40 min.

Baking Time

30 min.

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Instructions

Mix flour, sugar, crumbled yeast, lukewarm milk, melted butter, and egg. Knead until smooth. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

In a saucepan, melt butter, add sugar and sliced almonds. Cook until golden and caramelized, stirring constantly.

Press the risen dough into a greased baking tray. Spread the warm almond mixture evenly on top.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Heat milk with split vanilla pod. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually add hot milk, return to pan and cook until thick. Cool completely.

Carefully slice the cake horizontally. Spread vanilla cream on bottom layer and top with the almond-crusted layer.

Ingredients

14 Servings

plain flour 350 g
sugar 60 g
cube fresh yeast (42g) 1 Würfel
milk 150 ml
butter 60 g
egg 1
butter (for topping) 100 g
sugar (for topping) 100 g
sliced almonds 200 g
milk (for cream) 500 ml
sugar (for cream) 100 g
vanilla pod 1
egg yolks 4
cornstarch 40 g

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) make?

The recipe German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) is designed for 14 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)?

Preparation takes about 40 minutes and baking about 30 minutes – roughly 70 minutes in total.

How long does German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) keep?

German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.