Honey Cake
Description
Delicious baking for the whole family. Honey cake is one of the most beloved and popular desserts, made not only for special occasions but also for everyday meals. There are many recipes for “Medovik” cake. One of the simplest in terms of time, technique, and how easy the ingredients are to get is the so-called “budget” version. But simpler does not mean worse. What matters in every version is giving the layers enough time to soak through. Then any medovik will be an exceptionally tasty treat on the table. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take the ingredients for making the cake.
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Step 2
Into a bowl suitable for mixing dough, crack the eggs.
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Step 3
Add sugar.
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Step 4
Using a mixer or whisk, beat the eggs with sugar until pale and fluffy.
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Step 5
Add liquid honey.
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Step 6
Pour the baking powder and sifted flour into a bowl.
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Step 7
Carefully mix all the dough ingredients with a spatula. The consistency will be like thick sour cream.
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Step 8
Spread the dough evenly in a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Step 9
Bake the sponge (or layer/crust) in the oven at 175–180°C for 10–15 minutes. Baking time depends on your oven.
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Step 10
Then cool the honey cake layer, trim the uneven edges, and cut it into 4 equal parts.
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Step 11
Mix the sour cream with confectioners’ sugar to taste. Spread onto the cake layer.
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Step 12
Spread cream over all the cake layers and the sides of the cake.
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Step 13
Finely crush the cake layer trimmings and sprinkle them over the cake.
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Step 14
Decorate the cake to taste.
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Step 15
Let the honey cake sit for 2 hours to absorb the flavors, then serve.