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Medovik cake
Russian Honey Cake

Russian Honey Cake (Medovik)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Medovik is the taste of Russian winter. 'Burnt' honey (caramelized) gives deep flavor. Hard layers soften into a cake over 24 hours.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Russian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bain-marie
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Melt honey, sugar, butter over water bath.

Tip: Gentle heat.
2 ✓

Add baking soda. Whisk until amber/caramel color.

Tip: Reaction creates flavor.
3 ✓

Whisk in eggs quickly.

Tip: Don't cook them.
4 ✓

Add flour, knead soft dough.

Tip: Hardens as it cools.
5 ✓

Divide into 8-10. Roll thin on parchment. Bake 350°F (180°C) 4-5 mins.

Tip: Cut into circles IMMEDIATELY while hot.
6 ✓

Blitz scraps for crumbs.

Tip: Garnish.
7 ✓

Mix sour cream/sugar. Frost layers liberally.

Tip: Dough needs moisture.
8 ✓

Cover in crumbs. Chill 24 hrs.

Tip: Patience!

Recipe FAQ

Why are layers hard?
Normal. They absorb moisture from cream.
Whipped cream only?
No, sour cream is essential for tanginess.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.1 lb Sour Cream (full fat)
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract