Keto Bienenstich Bee Sting Cake

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Black Forest (Schwarzwald)

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Keto Bienenstich Bee Sting Cake, plated and ready to serve

The Bienenstich — whose name supposedly refers to the bee that stung the baker who created it — is a two-layer almond cake with a caramelised almond topping and a thick vanilla cream filling. It is one of Germany’s most dramatic-looking baked goods, and the interplay of textures — crispy topping, soft cake, and billowing cream — is extraordinary. This keto version sacrifices nothing.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for Keto Bienenstich Bee Sting Cake

Keto Bienenstich Bee Sting Cake

The legendary Bee Sting Cake — a golden almond sponge crowned with caramelised honey-almond crunch and filled with vanilla cream so luscious it makes the eyes close on first bite.
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Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 395kcal

Ingredients

  • 180 g almond flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 80 g erythritol
  • 100 g butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • For almond topping: 80g sliced almonds 3 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp erythritol, 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • For cream filling: 300ml heavy cream 2 tbsp erythritol, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp almond flour

Instructions

  • Make cake: beat eggs and erythritol. Beat in melted butter. Fold in almond flour and baking powder. Bake in 20cm tin at 175°C 20 min.
  • Make topping: heat butter, erythritol, cream, and almonds. Spread over half-baked cake. Bake 15 more min.
  • Cool. Whip cream with erythritol and vanilla to firm peaks. Fold in almond flour to stabilise.
  • Slice cake horizontally. Spread cream filling generously. Replace top.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 395kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits

  • Almond sponge provides vitamin E and magnesium, nutrients important for cardiovascular and nervous system health.
  • Vanilla cream’s fat-soluble vitamins A and D support immune function and bone health.
  • Sliced almonds in the caramelised topping provide oleic acid, a fat studied for its anti-inflammatory properties.
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