Honey cake in 30 minutes
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Any honey can be used for the cake, but the variety will determine the tone and aroma of the finished layers. Be sure to use thick sour cream, with a fat content of at least 20%. If you're not sure it will whip, add a sour‑cream whipping mix. Or replace it with whipped cream or custard. However, a “Medovik” like this will require more time. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making the "Medovik" cake in 30 minutes.
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Step 2
In a small saucepan or skillet, place the honey and heat over low heat until liquid. Add the baking soda.
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Step 3
Boil the honey with baking soda over low heat, stirring, for 1‑2 minutes. The mixture will foam, but that's normal. Add butter to the skillet.
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Step 4
Cook the mixture until the butter melts, stirring. Remove and let cool.
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Step 5
Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk on high speed for 2 minutes. Then, while whisking, gradually add the sugar.
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Step 6
Whisk everything for 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Pour the honey mixture into the beaten eggs and stir until smooth.
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Step 8
Sift the flour through a fine sieve into the bowl with the mixture.
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Step 9
Mix everything carefully until a uniform batter forms. It should have a consistency similar to medium‑thick sour cream.
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Step 10
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a special mat. Spread the dough and smooth it with a spatula across the entire surface into a thin, even layer.
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Step 11
Place in a preheated oven to 180 °C and bake for 5–8 minutes, until done. It depends on your oven.
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Step 12
Remove the finished cake layer, peel off the paper, and immediately cut it into equal pieces. I ended up with five of them.
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Step 13
Mix the sour cream with powdered sugar and whisk until fluffy.
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Step 14
Spread all layers, place them one on another. Cover the top and sides of the “Medovik” with cream.
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Step 15
Using a blender, grind the leftover cake layers into fine crumbs.
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Step 16
Sprinkle the top and sides with crumbs. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours to allow it to soak.
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Step 17
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.