Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) Recipe - A Delicious Family Tradition
"Brioche dough and pastry cream make up this Bee Sting Cake aka Bienenstich. Topped with a honey-almond mixture this classic German cake will amaze you!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ¼ cups milk (whole or 2%)
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½ vanilla bean (split lengthwise or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste)
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3 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup ( granulated white sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch (corn flour)
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1/2 tablespoon liqueur ((Grand Marnier Brandy, Kirsch or Amaretto) (optional))
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¼ cup whole milk
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bread flour (divided)
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½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
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¼ cup unsalted butter ((4 tablespoons))
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¼ cup sugar
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¼ cup honey
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pinch of salt
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¾ cup sliced almonds
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