Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Germany with this Classic German Bee Sting Cake, featuring fluffy yeast dough, creamy filling, and a crunchy almond topping. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons sugar (for yeast activation)
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of warm milk and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of yeast over the top and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, 1/2 cup of melted butter, and 2 eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the almond topping. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until it bubbles. Stir in 1 cup of sliced almonds and remove from heat.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Transfer to a greased baking pan.
- Spread the almond mixture evenly over the surface of the dough.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream filling. Cook 1 package of vanilla pudding mix according to package instructions, and then let it cool. Once cooled, fold in 1 cup of whipped cream until well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, slice it in half horizontally. Spread the cream filling generously on the bottom half, then place the top half back on.
- Cut into squares and enjoy your delightful Classic German Bee Sting Cake!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Make sure your milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly. Allow the dough to rise until it has doubled in size for a light, airy cake. You can add a hint of almond extract to the cream filling for extra flavor.