German Bee Sting Cake

# **German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich): A Heavenly Dessert with Crunchy Almond Topping**

If you love desserts that strike the perfect balance between soft, creamy, and crunchy, then **German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)** is a must-try! This traditional German cake features a **light and fluffy yeast dough**, a **luscious vanilla cream filling**, and a **crispy honey-almond topping** that gives it a delightful crunch. Its unique name, “Bee Sting Cake,” comes from a legend where a baker was supposedly stung by a bee while making this sweet treat—attracted by its irresistible honey glaze.

With its rich history and heavenly taste, **Bienenstich** is perfect for special occasions, afternoon tea, or simply indulging in a slice of German baking tradition.

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## **Ingredients for Bee Sting Cake**

### **For the Yeast Dough:**
– 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
– 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
– ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
– ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
– ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 egg
– ½ tsp salt

### **For the Honey-Almond Topping:**
– ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
– ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
– 2 tbsp honey
– 2 tbsp heavy cream
– ¾ cup (80g) sliced almonds

**For the Vanilla Cream Filling:**
– 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
– ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
– 2 tbsp cornstarch
– 2 egg yolks
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (whipped)

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