This classic German Bienenstich features a tender brioche-like cake layered with pastry cream and finished with a buttery, crackly honey-almond topping.

It's no wonder that the Bienenstich coffee cake, originally from Germany, has achieved popularity in all parts of the world. The combination of the sweet yeast dough filled with a creamy custard and ...

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