Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake) Recipe

Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake) Recipe

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Bienenstich or Bee Sting Cake is made from layers of German pastry dough filled with custard and topped with honey-glazed sliced almonds.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Bread machine
  • Hand mixer
  • Cake pan
  • Bread knife
  • Cooling rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Proof cover
  • Plastic wrap
  • Saucepan
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Chef's knife
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Plate
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cups (264g) King Arthur Pastry Flour Blend or 2 1/4 cups (270g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) butter, at room temperature, at least 65°F
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (57g) water
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) butter, cold
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (63g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (35g) heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups (129g) almonds, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin, (about 2/3 of a packet, or 3 to 4 sheets)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) water
  • 1 cup (227g) heavy cream, whipped to very soft peaks
  • 3-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) milk
  • 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

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