Medovik with vodka
Description
One of the most delicious and beloved cakes that sweet tooths surely adore is medovik (honey cake). There are many recipes for this wonderful dessert. I suggest making medovik using vodka as an additional leavening agent. Thin, tender honey cake layers combined with exquisite "Plombir" cream create a masterpiece of confectionery art. The pastry is ready. Serve it to the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for making the cake.
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Step 2
Crack the eggs into a bowl.
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Step 3
Add the sugar and beat with a whisk or mixer.
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Step 4
Place the butter and honey in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
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Step 5
Place on the stove until the butter and honey have fully dissolved.
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Step 6
Remove from the heat and add beaten eggs with sugar. Pour in the vodka.
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Step 7
Put the pot back on the stove, add baking soda, and stir. Heat until the mixture foams and increases in volume. There is no need to bring it to a boil.
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Step 8
Then gradually add the flour to the pot.
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Step 9
Knead a soft dough that does not stick to your hands.
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Step 10
Divide it into 6–7 portions and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 11
Prepare the cream. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, and cornstarch. There should be no lumps.
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Step 12
Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place it on the stove. Pour the mixture of egg, sugar, and starch into the hot milk. Stirring constantly, cook the cream until thickened. Then chill it well.
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Step 13
Мой император! Chill the cream thoroughly and whip it into a stiff, fluffy mass.
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Step 14
Add the cold custard to the cream one tablespoon at a time, stirring gently after each spoonful.
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Step 15
Extraordinarily delicious "Plombir" cream is ready. Set aside a little cream for decorating the cake.
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Step 16
Roll each ball of dough out very thin. Using a plate or saucepan lid, cut out a circle. Prick all over with a fork. My cake layers are 18 cm in diameter.
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Step 17
Bake 6–7 layers.
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Step 18
Assemble the cake. Spread a spoonful of cream on the bottom of the plate. Place the first cake layer on top and cover with cream.
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Step 19
Assemble the cake in this way.
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Step 20
Decorate the cake with the remaining cream as you like.
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Step 21
Honey cake «Medovik» with vodka is ready.
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Step 22
Let the cake soak for several hours, then serve.