Description
Medovik Honey Cake is a traditional Russian dessert known for its delightful layers and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the honey and mix well. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of sour cream on top, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat with the second layer.
- Place the final layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a layer of fruit preserves, such as raspberry or apricot, between the cake layers.
- You can also substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg