Description
Experience the delightful combination of a tender vanilla cake filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with a crunchy caramel almond layer. This Bee Sting Sheet Cake is perfect for any gathering and will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for caramel topping)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (for caramel topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch sheet cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, honey, and heavy cream. Melt over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers.
- Stir in the sliced almonds and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Pour the warm caramel almond topping over the slightly cooled cake and spread it to the edges.
- Broil the cake for 1-3 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Watch the caramel topping closely to prevent burning, especially if broiling.