German Bienenstich-Inspired Honey Almond Cake

Yeast cake with honey almond topping and creamy filling.

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 cups pastry cream

Directions

1. Make a soft yeast dough and let rise until doubled.
2. Press into a greased pan.
3. Warm honey with a little butter and stir in almonds; spread over dough.
4. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Cool, split horizontally, and fill with pastry cream.