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Bee Sting Cake

Cultural Context

Bee Sting Cake, or Bienenstich, hails from Germany, where it has been a beloved dessert since the 19th century. Traditionally enjoyed during celebrations, this cake features a sweet yeast dough filled with cream and topped with caramelized almonds and honey. Its delightful combination of textures and flavors makes it a favorite in German bakeries and homes alike, and it has inspired variations worldwide, often incorporating different nuts or fillings.

GermanDEdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
4 eggs
powdered sugar
salt
baking powder
flour
butter
sliced almonds
granulated sugar
vanilla pudding mix
whipped cream

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + milk powder

Almond milk is lower in calories.

1

Crack 4 eggs into a large bowl.

2

Add powdered sugar and beat until creamy.

3

Add salt, baking powder, and flour; beat until well combined, smooth, and creamy.

4

Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and sprinkle with a little bit of flour.

5

Pour the batter into the springform pan and sprinkle the cake with sliced almonds and granulated sugar.

6

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

7

Remove the outer ring of the springform pan and allow the cake to cool completely.

8

In a large bowl, add vanilla pudding mix and pour in whipped cream.

9

Beat the mixture for several minutes until it becomes thick and creamy.

10

Slice the cooled cake in half and remove the top.

11

Spread the filling on the bottom half of the cake and smooth it using a cake leveler or a large knife.

12

Put the top back on the cake.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbakingwhipping

Equipment Needed

large bowl9-inch springform pancake leveler or large knife

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Bienenstich
Local Name: Bienestich

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