Bee Sting Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

milk (whole or 2%)

1/2

vanilla bean (split lengthwise or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste)

large egg yolks

1/4 cup

( granulated white sugar

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

cornstarch (corn flour)

1/2 tbsp

liqueur ((Grand Marnier Brandy, Kirsch or Amaretto) (optional))

1/4 cup

whole milk

1 tbsp

honey

1 1/2 tsp

active dry yeast

large eggs (lightly beaten)

3/4 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

plus 2 tablespoons bread flour (divided)

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (at room temperature)

1/4 cup

unsalted butter ((4 tablespoons))

1/4 cup

sugar

1/4 cup

honey

salt

3/4 cup

sliced almonds