German Bienenstich Kuchen (Bee Sting Cake) Recipe

Ingredients (20)

• 1 1/2 cups (340 milliliters) half-and-half
• 1/2 cup (90 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons (30 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) salt
• 1 cup (226 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons (8 grams) instant yeast
• 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (500 grams) all-purpose flour
• 7 1/2 tablespoons (100 grams) unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons (75 grams) honey
• 1 cup (226 milliliters) milk, lukewarm but not hot
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon (4 grams) salt
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 grams) honey
• 9 tablespoons (125 grams) unsalted butter
• 2 cups (150 to 200 grams) almond slices or slivers
• 1/2 teaspoon (4 grams) pure vanilla extract