Bee Sting Cake Recipe (Bienenstich)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• CAKE:
• 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ALMOND TOPPING:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup sliced almonds