Classic Medovik (Honey Cake)
Традиционно ястие · Russian
A traditional Russian honey cake with multiple thin, fragrant honey-infused layers, generously coated with a rich sour cream or condensed milk frosting. It's known for its soft, moist texture and deep caramel-honey flavor.
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Съставки
- All-purpose flour4 cups
- Butter1 cup
- Sugar1.5 cups
- Eggs3 large
- Honey1 cup
- Baking soda2 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Sour cream (for frosting)3 cups
- Powdered sugar (for frosting)1.5 cups
Стъпки
- 1
Melt butter, sugar, and honey in a double boiler or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Do not boil.
- 2
Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda; the mixture will foam up.
- 3
Let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- 4
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. It will be sticky.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions. Wrap each portion and chill for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough very thinly into circles (about 8-9 inches in diameter). Trim edges if desired before or after baking.
- 8
Bake each layer for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. They bake quickly, so watch carefully.
- 9
While layers cool, prepare the frosting: Beat sour cream with powdered sugar until smooth and thick.
- 10
Assemble the cake: Spread a generous layer of frosting between each cake layer, including the top and sides. Use the trimmed scraps, finely crumbled, to decorate the sides and top.
- 11
Chill the cake for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to soften and flavors to meld.
