The Bee Sting

The Bee Sting cake, also known as Bienenstich, is a traditional German dessert that originated in the 15th century. It gets its name from the honey glaze on top, which attracts bees and gives the cake its unique flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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The Bee Sting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, German Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Honey
• 1 cup Sliced almonds
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₄ cup Warm water
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour mixture.
4. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
9. Drizzle honey over the dough and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.