Description
Medovik, a classic Russian honey cake, weaves layers of delicate sweetness through caramelized honey and tender pastry. Bakers craft this intricate dessert with patience, inviting you to savor each delicate, honeyed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup clover honey
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white distilled vinegar
- 8 oz (226 g) Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream (Daisy brand)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an inverted baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth workspace for delicate cake layers.
- Batter Creation: Vigorously whisk eggs and honey until light and fluffy, then activate baking soda with white distilled vinegar, folding into the mixture along with flour to form a uniform batter.
- Layer Baking: Spread thin, even batter layers across parchment paper, baking each for approximately 7 minutes until achieving 4 golden, paper-thin cake sheets.
- Layer Preparation: Once cooled, carefully remove layers from parchment and use a plate as a guide to cut 2 precise circles from each sheet, reserving scraps for later decoration.
- Frosting Development: Blend Cool Whip and sour cream until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency that will bind the cake layers together.
- Cake Assembly: Stack circular layers, generously spreading frosting between each, creating a tall and elegant cake structure.
- Finishing Touch: Completely cover the cake’s exterior with remaining frosting, then delicately sprinkle reserved cake crumbs across the surface for a rustic, textured appearance.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the assembled cake for a minimum of one hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and frosting to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Spread batter extremely thin for authentic paper-like layers, using an offset spatula for even coverage.
- Temperature Control: Monitor oven closely during baking, as thin layers can quickly burn and require exact 7-minute timing.
- Cooling Technique: Let cake layers cool completely before handling to prevent cracking and ensure structural integrity.
- Crumb Coating Tip: Chill cake briefly after initial frosting to create a smooth, professional-looking final exterior when adding decorative cake crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg