Description
Russian Honey Cake, or Medovik, is a delightful dessert that showcases layers of soft, honey-infused sponge cake paired with a creamy frosting. This traditional Russian treat not only captivates your taste buds but also evokes warm memories of family gatherings. With its rich flavor and beautiful presentation, it’s the perfect indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, honey, eggs, and softened butter until smooth. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
- In another bowl, sift flour and baking soda together. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool layers in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, combine sour cream and powdered sugar until smooth. Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg