I have no idea if anyone will be interested in this post about a German cake that we had in honour of 2 birthdays this week. Eldest daughter turned 58 and youngest son 46. Their birthdays are just one day apart.
Youngest son tasted this cake earlier this year when visiting family in Manitoba. He raved about it and it seemed just the thing to search for, which turned out to be easy because there's a large population of Germans and Mennonites here and one restaurant that makes it. It's very popular (the restaurant...the cake as well). Definitely not a low calorie choice but delicious and worth it. That layer of whipped cream and pudding in the middle is light as a cloud. I just copied and pasted info from a recipe site.
Background Information
Bienenstich – pronounced something like “Bee-nin-steeH” (there is no exact English equivalent for the German “ch” sound) – is a classic German cake recipe.
In fact, the history of Bienenstich – and how it got its unique name – is a fun story.
Legend has it that the German baker who first made the cake had to endure a few bee stings… because they were attracted to the honey in the almonds!
Luckily, the baker was committed enough to the cake recipe to share it. For us, the pain involved in putting together this bee sting cake recipe was minimal!
Looking for a delicious German cake with a nice level of sweetness? You’ve got to make this Bienenstich recipe.
Known as German Bee Sting Cake, this layer cake looks complicated but it’s actually relatively easy to make.
The dough is the same as for a classic German butter cake. The cake is then cut and filled with a silky layer of vanilla pudding cream.
The top is finished off with honey and butter glazed almonds that create a wonderful crunch when you break through!
If you're still here then thanks for coming by and reading my ramblings. GM
I love Bee-sting cake! When I went to Europe with my mother and sister several years ago, one of my favourite memories is sitting at an outdoor cafe having a cup of tea and eating a piece of Bienenstich. So delicious! Belated Happy Birthday to your daughter and son.
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds yummy. Fun to celebrate your "kids" together on their birthdays. That happens in our family too.
ReplyDeleteI would like to taste that!
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ReplyDeleteThis is my absolute favorite cake! Thanks for sharing the background information, very interesting. (C)
I can't stand it that looks so good!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks absolutely deciious. I'm going to print off the recipe and make it soon. Thanks for the recipe. Happy birthdya to your kids.
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Betsy
wow does that look good!! I took a look at the recipe I might give it a try
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It looks delicious. Thank you for the recipe and happy birthday to your two kids.
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Betsy
Yes, funny, the name of this delicious cake "bee sting cake"!! Now here I hear the story about this name! Thank you!!!! I love this cake very much since my childhood till now!!
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ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that kind of cake but it sure looks delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteThat recipe does sound worth trying -- I rarely bake cakes but I must have several hundred recipes that I have saved, not counting those in cookbooks. The crunchy topping and the creamy filling on this one appeal to me -- plus the name! I would love to serve it, and tell people it is Bee Sting Cake ;-) Your picture of the mouse cook is quite fitting and adorable.
ReplyDeleteGranny, it seems that the traditional cake is made with a yeast dough. Some of the chefs use a brioche type dough. But some are not yeast-raised. Was yours yeast-raised?
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! I'd like to try it.
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks and sounds delicious. What a nice treat for your two Birthday people!
ReplyDeleteI did not know this cake, but looks and sounds good !
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I've heard of this cake before, but have never given it a try. Thank you so much for sharing the history of it!
ReplyDeleteI am going to HAVE to try this cake recipe! Maybe take it to one of our bee meetings! How perfect!
ReplyDeleteI found one on Pinterest! Going to try it!
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Donna
The cake looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I love the little mouse at the end of your post. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting cake!
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