Honey Cake with Egg Yolks
Description
Honey cake made with egg yolks is the perfect cake for anyone with a sweet tooth. Soft, aromatic layers and delicate cream make it impossible to resist. Prepare the dough using honey, baking soda, flour, butter, and sugar. For the cream, traditionally use sour cream and sugar. I recommend adding pieces of prunes to the filling—the cake will turn out even tastier. Serve it chilled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Place the butter and honey in a bowl and set it over a double boiler.
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Step 3
Melt the butter with honey, stir, and add the baking soda. Stir continuously and keep it in a water bath.
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Step 4
Over heat, the baking soda will begin to fizz; cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks into a bowl and add the sugar for the dough.
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Step 6
Whisk with a whisk or mixer until light and fluffy — 2–3 minutes.
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Step 7
Remove the honey mixture from the water bath, gradually pour in the egg mixture, and stir.
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Step 8
Add 300 grams of flour, then add more if needed.
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Step 9
Knead a firm and elastic dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
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Step 10
Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. Roll each one out directly on parchment paper. Shape the layers into circles by cutting them using a lid or a plate.
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Step 11
Bake the cake layers in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 4–5 minutes. Crumble one layer into crumbs for sprinkling over the cake.
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Step 12
For the cream, mix sour cream and sugar; if desired, beat with a mixer.
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Step 13
Spread the sour cream frosting over the cake layers and sprinkle with pieces of chopped prunes.
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Step 14
Frost the entire cake this way.
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Step 15
Sprinkle the honey cake with crumbs and let it soak for 3-4 hours.
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Step 16
The baked goods are ready. Serve with tea.