German Hedgehog Cake Recipe (Igelkuchen)

Name: German Hedgehog Cake Recipe (Igelkuchen)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 liter milk; 1 vanilla bean; 65 grams cornstarch; 90 grams granulated sugar; 250 grams butter; 3 tablespoons espresso; 5 eggs; 5 tablespoons water; 200 grams granulated sugar; 250 grams all-purpose flour; 50 grams cornstarch; 8 grams baking powder; 200 grams almonds; 25 grams butter; 25 grams sugar; chocolate covered espresso beans; clear fruit brandy

60 mins prepServes 12

This adorable hedgehog cake (Igelkuchen) is for anyone who has a weakness for cute, forest creatures. My Oma Sieghilde used to make this cake, which is often made for kids birthday parties despite the coffee that's added to the German pudding-based buttercream.Try it today to switch up your birthday cake routine, especially if you're having a forest creatures themed birthday party!

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