Russian Honey Cake Recipe (Medovik) Recipe
This Russian Honey Cake, known as Medovik, is a delightful and indulgent dessert that features layers of sponge cake with a luscious sour cream frosting. The combination of sweet honey and tangy sour cream creates a rich and flavorful treat that is perfect for special occasions or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 58 minutes
- Yield: 1 8-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sponge Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup clover honey
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp white distilled vinegar
Sour Cream Frosting:
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 cup sour cream (Daisy brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 18″ by 13″ baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the sponge cake batter: In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and honey for 2 minutes. Add dissolved baking soda and flour, mix well.
- Bake the cake layers: Spread batter thinly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake each layer for 7 minutes, making 4 layers total.
- Cut and dry the cake layers: Cool the layers, then cut out circles. Bake scraps for crumbs.
- Make the cream: Combine Cool Whip and sour cream. Assemble the cake with cream between layers. Garnish with crumbs.
Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Russian Honey Cake, Medovik, Sponge Cake, Sour Cream Frosting, Dessert Recipe
