Delicious Recipes: Honey and Almond German Cake Recipe
If you're looking for an elegant and delicious alternative that's poised to become a staple for tea time and special occasions, this exquisite honey and almond German cake recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients · Servings 8
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup yogurt
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of hot water
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 packet of vanilla
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2.5 cups of milk
- Half a cup of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 tablespoon of starch
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 packet of vanilla
- 1 sachet of whipped cream + 1 teacup of cold milk (prepared separately)
- For the vegan version, you can use 1 mashed ripe banana or 2 tablespoons of mashed apple (as a binder).
- Instead of granulated sugar, you can use coconut sugar, brown sugar, or maple syrup.
- Whole wheat flour, oat flour, or gluten-free flour blends can be used.
- Instead of plain yogurt, you can use strained yogurt or plant-based yogurt (such as almond or coconut yogurt).
- Instead of sunflower oil, you can opt for olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil.
- Instead of plain water, you can use lukewarm almond milk or milk.
- A mixture of baking soda and lemon juice can be used instead of baking powder.
- Instead of vanillin, you can use natural vanilla extract or the flesh of a vanilla bean.
Method · 3 h
- 1. Place the eggs and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
- 2. Mix with a mixer for 4–5 minutes, until the mixture turns light yellow and becomes fluffy.
- 3. Next, add the hot water and continue whisking for a short while longer.
- 4. Add the yogurt and vegetable oil, and gently mix the mixture.
- 5. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and vanilla.
- 6. Using a spatula, mix from bottom to top, being careful not to deflate the dough.
- 7. Pour the prepared batter into a 22–24 cm diameter springform pan lined with parchment paper.
- 8. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 9. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature after taking it out of the oven.
- 10. Then carefully cut it in half lengthwise.
- 11. Combine the butter, honey, and powdered sugar in a small saucepan.
- 12. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly.
- 13. When the mixture begins to boil, add the slivered almonds.
- 14. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 15. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to room temperature.
- 16. Add milk, granulated sugar, flour, cornstarch, and egg yolks to a saucepan.
- 17. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- 18. Once it starts to boil and becomes bubbly, remove from heat, add vanilla and stir.
- 19. Once the cream has completely cooled, add the whipped cream, which you prepared in a separate bowl with 1 teacup of milk.
- 20. Beat with a mixer until smooth.
- 21. Let the cream you prepared rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- 22. Remove the cooled cake base from the center and place it on a serving plate.
- 23. Spread the filling cream evenly over the top.
- 24. Carefully place the top layer of the cake.
- 25. Finally, pour the prepared warm honey and almond mixture over the top layer and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- 26. Let the cake rest in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, then slice and serve.
- 27. Enjoy your meal.
You can check out the recipe for German Strawberry Cake.
How many calories are in one serving of German honey almond cake?
One serving of German honey and almond cake contains 270 calories.
