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Bee Sting Cake—Bienenstich-German Cake Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup milk, at room temperature
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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For the honey-almond topping:
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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2 pinches salt
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1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
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For the pastry cream filling:
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
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3 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 pinch salt
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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