Bee Sting Cake

Bee Sting Cake (German 'Bienenstich) is a light, airy and moist cake filled with a decadent vanilla cream pudding filling and topped with sugary almonds.

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Keyword easy baking

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Cooling Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings slices

Calories 310kcal

Author Maike

Equipment

10-inch springform

Ingredients

Batter

4 whole eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Filling

2 cups heavy cream
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
2-3 tablespoons whole milk optional, if needed add to thin the filling

Topping

1 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar granulated

Greasing The Springform

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon flour

Instructions

Prep

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease a 10-inch springform with butter and sprinkle with a light dusting of flour. Set aside.
Use a small bowl and combine sliced almonds and granulated sugar. Set aside

Making The Batter

Add eggs and powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) using the whisk attachment for about 5 minutes. Begin at medium speed and gradually increase to medium-high speed. The batter should be several shades lighter.
Add in flour, baking powder, and salt. Continue to beat on medium speed until well combined. Pour the batter into the pre-greased springform.
Drizzle the batter with sugary almonds and bake for 30 minutes at 350° Fahrenheit. Use a wooden toothpick to check for doneness. Allow the cake to cool.

Making The Filling

Combine instant pudding mix with heavy cream and whole milk. Beat until thick, creamy, and easily spreadable. Add a couple of tablespoons of milk if the filling is too thick.

Assembling The Cake

Use a serrated knife to slice the cake horizontally. Spread the filling on top of the bottom layer and place the top layer back. Serve and enjoy

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Notes

This recipe is hands down one of the easiest bee sting recipes.

Other varieties of this recipe include a yeast dough and a more laborious honey-almond topping. Both types of recipes are great, but my family has always made and loved this easier version of the recipe.

RECIPE SUCCESS TIP

Be sure to beat the eggs long enough. This will make your cake light and airy.

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