Description
Bee Sting Cake is a beloved German dessert that combines the sweetness of honey with the crunch of almonds, all enveloped in a moist cake. Perfect for celebrations or an indulgent afternoon treat, this cake will delight your taste buds with its rich flavors and comforting texture. The warm aroma from the oven will beckon everyone to gather and enjoy a slice of this charming creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup honey (high-quality)
- 1 cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the topping, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in honey and sliced almonds until well coated.
- Once cooled, spread the almond-honey mixture over the top of the cake and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg