Best 5 Warners Bee Sting Cake Recipes

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In the culinary world, there exists a delightful confection known as "Warners Bee Sting Cake" that tantalizes taste buds and captures hearts. This delectable cake offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, making it a beloved treat among dessert enthusiasts. As its name suggests, this cake draws inspiration from the intricate world of bees, embodying the essence of their sweet creations. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of Warners Bee Sting Cake, uncovering the secrets behind its irresistible charm and providing you with the guidance to recreate this masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BEE STING CAKE



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This richly layered bee sting cake gets its name (bienenstich, in German) from a honey glaze that's applied to the dough before baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield Makes one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup warm whole milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for bowl and pan
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups whole milk
5 tablespoons honey, divided
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup very cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cake:Combine milk, honey, and yeast in a liquid measuring cup, and let stand in a warm place until foamy, about 5 minutes. Combine milk mixture with flour, butter, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix together on high speed until mixture begins to form a ball and is smooth, about 4 minutes. Form dough into a ball using your hands. Place in a buttered bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Punch down dough (but make and cool glaze first).
  • Glaze:After dough has risen 30 minutes, melt butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth. Stir in almonds until well coated. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Butter parchment. Roll out dough into a 7-inch square on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to pan, and press evenly into bottom of pan. Spread glaze over dough (if it has congealed, reheat slightly, but make sure it's not hot). Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until dough is almost doubled and does not spring back when pressed, about 20 minutes. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes, rotating once. Let cool in pan 20 minutes on a wire rack. Lift out of pan using parchment, and let cool completely on rack, about 2 hours.
  • Pastry cream:While cake is cooling, mix together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl, then whisk sugar mixture into egg yolks until smooth. Meanwhile, bring milk and 3 tablespoons honey to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Pour a small amount into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk remaining milk mixture into egg mixture; when thoroughly combined, pour back into pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil; continue to cook and whisk until mixture is very thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in butter and vanilla. Transfer pastry cream to a bowl, and cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until completely cold, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Whisk pastry cream in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk heavy cream with remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a separate bowl until medium peaks form. Fold a third of pastry cream into whipped-cream mixture with a rubber spatula. Fold whipped cream mixture into remaining pastry cream in 2 additions.
  • Cut cake in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Spread pastry-cream mixture on bottom layer, leaving a 1-inch border. Place remaining cake half, almond side up, on top, and press gently to push cream out to the edges. Refrigerate until chilled through, at least 45 minutes and up to 3 hours. Slice with a serrated knife, and serve.

BEE STING CAKE



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This bee sting cake (aka bienenstich) may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take each step at a time, and you'll be surprised how easy it is to make. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
CAKE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs, room temperature
ALMOND TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in vanilla. Cool 30 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of filling; refrigerate until cold., Whisk custard gently. Fold in half the whipped cream. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate., While custard is chilling, make dough. In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 1 cup flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs; beat on high 1 minute. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a well floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , While dough is rising, make almond topping. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, honey and sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in almonds. Cool slightly and set aside. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 9-in. circle. Transfer to greased 9-in. springform baking pan, pressing to evenly fill pan with dough. Spoon almond mixture over dough and gently spread to cover entire surface. Cover pan with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 25-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. , Remove cake from base of springform pan. Using a long serrated knife, cut cake horizontally in half; spread filling over cake. Replace top of cake. Serve immediately. Chill leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BEE STING CAKE (BIENENSTICH) II



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Mmmm!! This German dessert is my boyfriend's and my favourite!! It is bread like with a sugary-almond crunchy crust and a vanilla pudding filling! MUST TRY!

Provided by Carol Chung

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ⅝ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt
¾ cup lukewarm milk
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
⅝ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon honey
1 ½ cups milk
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ tablespoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, 3/4 cup milk, and 3 tablespoons butter or margarine. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 15 to 20 minutes. Place in a well greased bowl, and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
  • Punch down the dough. Roll out to a 1/2 inch thickness. Spread into a greased 8 inch square baking pan. Cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine and confectioner's sugar in a saucepan. Add almonds and 1 tablespoon milk. Remove from heat, and stir in honey. Spread evenly and carefully onto the dough. Allow dough to continue to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust turns golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in a little milk. Combine 1 1/2 cups milk, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sugar inn the top of a double boiler. Heat while stirring until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in beaten egg, and keep stirring for about 2 more minutes, or until thick. Remove from heat, and stir in extract. Chill, covered, in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Beat the whipping cream with the cream of tartar until stiff. Fold into the chilled pudding.
  • Cut the cooled almond crust bread into 1 1/4 x 2 inch rectangles. Slice each horizontally into halves. Fill with pudding mixture. Chill, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 56.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

BEE STING CAKE(SPONGE CAKE WITH A HOMEMADE CUSTARD FILLING)



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This is one of my favourite cakes--one my mom would often makes. Bee sting cakes are popular in South Africa. Its a sponge cake which has a custard filling. Also this one is special because it has a almond topping as well. This cake takes some time but is well worth the effort.

Provided by muffin207

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 slices, 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups flour
15 ml baking powder
125 g butter
125 ml sugar
5 ml vanilla extract
2 eggs
125 ml milk
60 g butter
60 ml sugar
100 g sliced almonds
15 ml milk
1 cup milk
1 cup cream
2 egg yolks
60 ml sugar
45 ml cornflour
5 ml vanilla extract
25 g butter

Steps:

  • Cake method.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Sift flour and baking powder. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Add sifted dry ingredients alternating with milk. Spread batter into a greased and floured 22cm loose bottomed cake tin.
  • Topping method.
  • Combine all ingredients in a pot and heat until sugar has dissolved over medium heat. Pour over cake and spread evenly. Bake in oven for 35 minutes or centre of skewer comes clean.
  • Custard method.
  • While cake is in oven make filling.
  • Scald milk and cream. Beat egg yolks with sugar until light and creamy. Add cornflour and vanilla extract; then slowly add scalded milk and cream. Cook on top of double boiler stirring until mixture thickens. Stir in butter and set aside to cool.
  • Once cake is cool split cake in three layers carefully and sandwich together with custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.5, Fat 54.3, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 245.2, Sodium 502, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.1

BIENENSTICH III (GERMAN BEE STING CAKE)



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A friend of mine in the states recently asked for this recipe so I thought I would post my Americanized version here. Careful not to bake the cake too long or it will get dry. The reason it is called Bee Sting Cake is because honey is a traditional ingredient in the almond glaze. My absolute favorite German pastry of all time! Perfect for "Kaffee Klatsch" or as a special treat. Lecker!

Provided by Chrystabel

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
5/8 cup almonds, sliced
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups milk
1/4 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 egg
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Cake Layer:.
  • Combine flour, yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, 3/4 cup milk, and 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 15 to 20 minutes. Place in a well greased bowl, and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
  • Punch down the dough. Roll out to a 1/2 inch thickness. Spread into a greased 8 inch square baking pan. Cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine and confectioner's sugar in a saucepan. Add almonds and 1 tablespoon milk. Remove from heat, and stir in honey. Spread evenly and carefully onto the dough. Allow dough to continue to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust turns golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Pastry Cream Filling:.
  • In a heavy saucepan, stir together the milk and 1/4 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and egg. Stir together the remaining sugar and cornstarch and then stir them into the egg until smooth.
  • When the milk comes to a boil, drizzle it into the bowl in a thin stream while mixing so that you do not cook the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan, and slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly so the eggs do not curdle or scorch on the bottom.
  • When the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla, mixing until the butter is completely blended.
  • Pour into a heat-proof container and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled (at least one hour).
  • Beat the whipping cream with the cream of tartar until stiff. Fold into the chilled pudding.
  • Cut the cooled almond cake into 1 1/2 x 2 inch rectangles. Slice each horizontally into halves. Fill with vanilla pudding mixture, chill, and serve cold.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients and tools are measured, prepped, and ready to use.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature for better emulsification and a smoother batter.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy to incorporate air and create a smooth texture.
  • Gradual Addition of Ingredients: Slowly add eggs one at a time, then alternate with dry ingredients to prevent curdling.
  • Proper Mixing: Mix batter until just combined to avoid over-mixing, which can result in a tough cake.
  • Baking Time and Temperature: Bake the cake according to the recipe's specified time and temperature for optimal results.
  • Cooling the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Frosting Consistency: Ensure the frosting is at the right consistency for spreading and piping.
  • Chilling Before Frosting: Chill the cake layers before frosting to achieve a cleaner and more defined look.
  • Decorating: Use a variety of decorating techniques such as swirls, borders, and sprinkles to enhance the visual appeal.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and visually stunning Bee Sting Cake that is perfect for any occasion. Experiment with different frosting flavors and decorations to personalize the cake and make it your own. This classic dessert is sure to impress your friends and family with its unique combination of flavors and textures. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey!

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