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Bienenstich Recipe

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A delicious German cake with a honey-almond topping and a creamy vanilla filling.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 oz Active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup Milk lukewarm
  • 0.25 cup Butter melted
  • 1 Egg

Topping

  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1.5 cups Sliced almonds

Filling

  • 1.5 cups Heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add lukewarm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Prepare the topping: In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and honey. Add sliced almonds and stir to coat.
  • Assemble the cake: Roll out the dough into a rectangle and transfer to a baking sheet. Spread the almond topping evenly over the dough. Let it rise for 10 min.
  • Bake the cake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Prepare the filling: In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Assemble the cake: Once the cake is cooled, slice in half horizontally. Spread the whipped cream filling over the bottom layer and top with the other cake layer.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade Bienenstich! This cake is best served chilled.