Bienenstich (German Bee Sting Cake), A Quick Variation of the Classic

Bienenstich (German Bee Sting Cake), A Quick Variation of the Classic

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Bienenstich is a traditional German cake. It roughly translates to Bee Sting Cake and is sweetened with honey rather than sugar. This variation of the classic is designed for the those who are in a...

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  • Springform pan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Kitchen scale
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Bread knife
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 230 grams (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 226 grams (⅔ cup) honey
  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 milliliters (~½ tablespoon) vanilla extract
  • 384 grams (3 cups) self-raising flour
  • pinch salt
  • 240 milliliters (1 cup) whole milk
  • 120 grams (¼ cup) butter
  • 85 grams (¼ cup) honey
  • 30 milliliters (~2 tablespoons) heavy cream
  • 110 grams (1 cup) slivered almonds, toasted
  • 100 grams (½ cup) sugar
  • 18 grams (~2 tablespoons) cornstarch
  • 42 1/2 grams (~2 tablespoons) flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 5 milliliters (~1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
  • almond extract, to taste
  • 500 milliliters (~17 fluid ounces) milk

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