Description
Russian Honey Cake, also known as Medovik, is a delightful dessert that features layers of honey-infused sponge cake paired with creamy frosting. Each slice offers a perfect blend of sweetness and texture, making it ideal for special occasions or a cozy treat at home. This easy-to-make cake is not only visually stunning but also promises to impress your guests and create memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup honey
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey and sugar. Mix on medium speed until blended, then add butter and beat until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by sour cream until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, slice each layer horizontally if desired. Assemble the cake with frosting between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg