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Russian Honey Cake (Medovik)

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Russian Honey Cake (Medovik) is a beloved traditional dessert featuring multiple tender honey-infused layers and a tangy sour cream filling. This festive honey dessert is perfect for holidays and special occasions, offering a rich, nostalgic taste of Eastern European baking.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake Layers:

    • 3 large eggs

    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

    • 1/2 cup honey

    • 1 tsp baking soda

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

    • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • For the Cream Filling:

    • 2 1/2 cups sour cream

    • 1 cup heavy cream

    • 1 cup powdered sugar

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt together butter, honey, and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth and combined.

  2. Add baking soda, stir until the mixture foams, then remove from heat and cool slightly.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Gradually whisk the warm honey mixture into the eggs to temper.

  4. Add flour gradually and mix until a soft dough forms. Divide into 8 equal parts.

  5. Roll each dough ball into a thin circle on parchment paper. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–6 minutes until golden. Cool all layers.

  6. For the filling, beat sour cream, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and well combined.

  7. Layer the cake rounds with the cream filling, spreading generously between each layer and over the top and sides.

  8. Crumble one baked round and use it as a topping garnish.

  9. Chill the assembled cake for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.

Notes

Chilling is essential to allow the layers to soften and meld. The cake gets even better after 24 hours. You can make the layers ahead of time and assemble the next day.

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