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Russian Honey Cake

Irresistibly Sweet Russian Honey Cake That Delights Every Bite

This Russian Honey Cake, or medovik, features layers of cake with dulce de leche frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for smooth mixing
  • 1 cup Honey High-quality for authentic taste
  • 1 cup Sugar Finely granulated
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten until pale
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid cake flour
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easier blending
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped until stiff peaks form
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Drizzle generously

Equipment

  • Heat-safe bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the steam bath by boiling water and placing a heat-safe bowl on top. Add melted butter, honey, and sugar. Stir for 5 minutes until glossy.
  2. Beat two eggs with baking soda until smooth and pale (3–5 minutes). Gradually mix into the warm honey mixture.
  3. Cook the combined mixture in the steam bath for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  4. Once thickened, remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cool for 10 minutes before folding in flour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment.
  6. Divide dough into 12–14 pieces, roll into thin circles, and bake for 5–7 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool baked layers completely on wire racks.
  8. Combine cream cheese, whipped cream, and dulce de leche until smooth for frosting.
  9. Spread frosting between each cooled layer and on the outer layer, using excess crumbs for decoration.
  10. Chill assembled cake overnight, then allow to reach room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using high-quality ingredients is key to enhancing flavors. Properly cool the layers to maintain texture before frosting.

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