vanilla cream cake

A lovely white cream cake with an amazingly yummy old-fashioned vanilla flavor topped with a lightly caramel-flavored frosting that is divine.

Vanilla Cream Cake with Quick Caramel Frosting

½ cups (12.5 ounces) all-purpose flour

baking powder

salt

eggs

¾ cup (13.15 ounces) granulated sugar

vanilla extract

heavy whipping cream

(1 cube) butter

brown sugar

milk

(8 ounces) powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.&nbsp;Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter and set aside.

In a medium bowl add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix to combine (see note). Set aside.

In another medium mixing bowl beat the eggs with an electric mixer for about a minute until nice and frothy. Add the granulated sugar and beat until well mixed in. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then add ½ of the heavy whipping cream and mix. Add another ⅓ of the dry ingredients and mix. Then add the last ½ of the cream and mix until combined. Add the final ⅓ of the dry ingredients and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.

Pour cake batter (batter will be very thick) into prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in preheated 325 degree F oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until lightly browned and inserted toothpick comes out clean (see note). Frost cake while warm.

For Cake:

After the cake is made, prepare the frosting. In microwave safe bowl add the butter, brown sugar and milk. Microwave on high for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling.

Add powdered sugar a cup at a time and whisk until smooth (see note).

Acting quickly, while cake is still warm, pour frosting on cake and spread evenly around edges. Frosting will set as it cools (see note).

For Frosting:

Oh my goodness, this cake is so easy and so good! I cannot believe how much it raised up!  So moist, so flavorful, the frosting is perfect! The ingredients are so minimal.... how is this so perfect?!  I tried to give it 5 stars but it wouldn't let me..... it deserves 10 stars! Yummmmmmmy! If you are reading this and considering, make it! Don't even think about it, just make it!!

This has become my go-to cake. It's just so good, so easy, and works every time. It freezes really well too. Great way to use up extra heavy cream before it expires.

I just made this yummy delicious cake for a potluck. I've  lost count of how many I  have made! So easy! SO YUMMERS FOR THE TUMMERS! 5 Star cake!! Thank you Heather! Good job! God bless you &amp; your family!

Very delicious flavor. I thought the frosting needed a little something so I added about a tablespoon of pure maple syrup and it was perfect. My problem (and I’m pretty sure it’s mine!) is that the cake stuck to the bottom of the cake pans and was extremely crumbly. I hardly was able to have any nice cut pieces. I don’t know what went wrong. I have never had this happen before. Any tips?

So easy to make! The only addition I made was to add a splash of maple extract to the icing. It enhanced the mild caramel flavor. I thought about browning the butter first, but decided to keep it simple.

I can hardly wait until 12:30 to dig in! Thank you beautiful! God bless you and your family.

I have made this so many times. It’s always a winner! I just made it again today for a potluck tomorrow. So yummers! Thank you!!

I have made this delicious cake so many times and every time it’s a big hit!  I made it again today for a potluck tomorrow. So absolutely delicious! Yummers

German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) is a traditional dessert made with sweet yeasted dough, a rich vanilla cream filling, and a caramelized honey-almond topping. This elegant and flavorful cake is perfect for special occasions, offering a delicate balance of textures and a delightful combination of sweetness and crunch.

German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

active dry yeast

sugar

unsalted butter, softened

all-purpose flour

heavy cream

cornstarch

almonds

honey

unsalted butter

Prepare the Dough:

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

In a large bowl, mix the remaining sugar, salt, softened butter, egg, and the yeast mixture.

Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Filling:

In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and cornstarch.

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it cool completely.

Prepare the Topping:

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

Add the sliced almonds and sugar, stirring until the almonds are coated and the sugar begins to caramelize.

Pour in the honey and heavy cream, stirring until the mixture is smooth and the almonds are evenly coated.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Assemble the Cake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Pour the almond topping over the dough, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

Fill the Cake:

Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally to create two layers.

Spread the cooled vanilla custard evenly over the bottom layer.

Place the top layer back on and gently press down.

Serve:

Slice and enjoy your homemade German Bee Sting Cake!

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