Description
Russian Honey Cake, known as Medovik, is a delightful layered dessert that combines honey-infused sponge cake with a rich, creamy filling. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it an ideal treat for celebrations or cozy gatherings. With its light and airy layers, this cake brings warmth and nostalgia to any table, promising a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- For the Frosting: 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl until lump-free.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, honey, and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until fluffy and frost between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg