Bienenstich - Bee Sting Cake - Cindys Recipes

Ingredients

• PASTRY CREAM
• 1 1/4 C milk whole or 2%
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/4 C granulated white sugar
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 Tbsp liqueur (Grand Marnier Brandy, Kirsch or Amaretto (optional))
• BRIOCHE DOUGH:
• 1/4 C whole milk
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 3/4 C all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 C plus 2 tablespoons bread flour divided
• 1/2 C unsalted butter at room temperature
• HONEY-ALMOND TOPPING:
• 1/4 C unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
• 1/4 C sugar
• 1/4 C honey
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 C sliced almonds