Description
A traditional German dessert made with a soft, yeasted cake base, filled with creamy vanilla custard, and topped with a sweet almond-honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cake:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- For the topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- For the filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped, optional for lighter filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit until frothy, about 5–10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg. Knead until a smooth dough forms (about 5–7 minutes). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the topping: In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar, honey, and cream. Bring to a boil, then stir in sliced almonds. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once dough has risen, press it into a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Spread the almond topping evenly over the dough. Let rise again for 20–30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely, then carefully slice cake horizontally into two layers.
- Make the custard filling: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely, then fold in whipped cream if using.
- Spread custard on the bottom cake layer, then top with the almond-crusted half. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use instant vanilla pudding for a shortcut filling.
- Filling can also be piped for a cleaner presentation.
- Best served chilled; store in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg