How To Make Russian Honey Cake:
To make a cake with honey you’ll want to beat the eggs and honey first before adding the leavening. The longer the cake batter sits the thicker it tends to set, however, the batter will still be spreadable. This method of preparation is so much easier than the stove-top recipes that require melting and rolling out and then baking.
- Make the sponge cake batter.
- Spread the batter thinly over the back of an inverted sheet pan into the shape of a large rectangle.
- Bake the thin cake layers until browned and aromatic (7-8 minutes.)
- Cool completely before peeling off the parchment paper.
- Cut out two round cake layers from each rectangle using an 8-inch salad plate, reserving a cake layer for crumbs.
- Make the cream filling by mixing together the sour cream and whipped topping. Frost each layer including the top and sides.
- Garnish with the reserved cake crumbs.
- Soak for at least 1 hour before serving!
It is said that the Russian Honey Cake, “Medovik” has gone as far back as the 19th century to impress the empire’s wife through an Imperial kitchen experiment during the Soviet era. If you are from the former Soviet Union, then this cake is likely to resonate in some form.
There are many recipe variations for making a honey cake, which is mainly to make thin hardened layers that will easily be softened with a soft cream filling. The thinner layers of a sponge cake tend to harden too but soak up cream much quicker than a rolled-out version.
Best Decoration Ideas:
The easiest way to decorate a honey cake from scratch is to reserve a cake layer and crumble it, then use it as a garnish. You could also use honey bee molds that resemble a honeycomb by simply pouring melted white chocolate into the molds and chilling. Then all you have to do is peel and place the solid chocolate anywhere on the Russian Honey Cake.
Where To Buy Russian Honey Cakes?
Being Ukrainian this honey cake is clearly identified as the cake made from honey as that is the main ingredient that brings this cake together. You can find, a round-shaped “Medovik” Cake at European grocery markets for around $30. However, Slavic weddings typically serve this in rectangular form.
You should give this recipe for honey cake a try, it will be so much more frugal to feed the family or crowd!
Can You Freeze Honey Cake?
This honey cake freezes fantastically! You can assemble the honey cake with the cream filling and place the cake into a cake container and freeze it.
I do not recommend freezing the sponge cake layers as they form a sticky top after baking. This can easily destroy the layers unless you use freezer paper to avoid sticking.
To Freeze Honey Cake: place assembled and frosted honey cake into a food container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Is Honey Cake Healthy?
This honey cake recipe can be made completely sugar-free if you substitute the Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream (unsweetened.) Sugar-free desserts make healthy snacks to fill in those sweet tooth cravings and honey benefits as a sugar substitute.
Can I make my Cake Layers Thicker?
This honey cake makes 8 thin sponge layers that is about 2-inches high once assembled. To make a taller honey cake you will need to double the recipe and make slightly thicker cake layers. However, it’s important to note that parchment paper works great for the thinner layers, but thicker cake layers tend to stick.
How to make cake layers with a Silpat mat: draw 9-inch circles onto parchment paper and place them under Silpat mats. Spread 1/3 cup of cake batter over each circle and bake to a deep caramel color (7 minutes.)
How To Make a Party-Sized Honey Cake?
Honey Cakes (Medovik Torte) can easily feed a crowd! Simply double the recipe and leave rectangular. Assemble as instructed reserving a layer for crumbs.
Continue reading on the next page
How To Make Russian Honey Cake:
To make a cake with honey you’ll want to beat the eggs and honey first before adding the leavening. The longer the cake batter sits the thicker it tends to set, however, the batter will still be spreadable. This method of preparation is so much easier than the stove-top recipes that require melting and rolling out and then baking.
- Make the sponge cake batter.
- Spread the batter thinly over the back of an inverted sheet pan into the shape of a large rectangle.
- Bake the thin cake layers until browned and aromatic (7-8 minutes.)
- Cool completely before peeling off the parchment paper.
- Cut out two round cake layers from each rectangle using an 8-inch salad plate, reserving a cake layer for crumbs.
- Make the cream filling by mixing together the sour cream and whipped topping. Frost each layer including the top and sides.
- Garnish with the reserved cake crumbs.
- Soak for at least 1 hour before serving!
It is said that the Russian Honey Cake, “Medovik” has gone as far back as the 19th century to impress the empire’s wife through an Imperial kitchen experiment during the Soviet era. If you are from the former Soviet Union, then this cake is likely to resonate in some form.
There are many recipe variations for making a honey cake, which is mainly to make thin hardened layers that will easily be softened with a soft cream filling. The thinner layers of a sponge cake tend to harden too but soak up cream much quicker than a rolled-out version.
Best Decoration Ideas:
The easiest way to decorate a honey cake from scratch is to reserve a cake layer and crumble it, then use it as a garnish. You could also use honey bee molds that resemble a honeycomb by simply pouring melted white chocolate into the molds and chilling. Then all you have to do is peel and place the solid chocolate anywhere on the Russian Honey Cake.
Where To Buy Russian Honey Cakes?
Being Ukrainian this honey cake is clearly identified as the cake made from honey as that is the main ingredient that brings this cake together. You can find, a round-shaped “Medovik” Cake at European grocery markets for around $30. However, Slavic weddings typically serve this in rectangular form.
You should give this recipe for honey cake a try, it will be so much more frugal to feed the family or crowd!
Can You Freeze Honey Cake?
This honey cake freezes fantastically! You can assemble the honey cake with the cream filling and place the cake into a cake container and freeze it.
I do not recommend freezing the sponge cake layers as they form a sticky top after baking. This can easily destroy the layers unless you use freezer paper to avoid sticking.
To Freeze Honey Cake: place assembled and frosted honey cake into a food container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Is Honey Cake Healthy?
This honey cake recipe can be made completely sugar-free if you substitute the Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream (unsweetened.) Sugar-free desserts make healthy snacks to fill in those sweet tooth cravings and honey benefits as a sugar substitute.
Can I make my Cake Layers Thicker?
This honey cake makes 8 thin sponge layers that is about 2-inches high once assembled. To make a taller honey cake you will need to double the recipe and make slightly thicker cake layers. However, it’s important to note that parchment paper works great for the thinner layers, but thicker cake layers tend to stick.
How to make cake layers with a Silpat mat: draw 9-inch circles onto parchment paper and place them under Silpat mats. Spread 1/3 cup of cake batter over each circle and bake to a deep caramel color (7 minutes.)
How To Make a Party-Sized Honey Cake?
Honey Cakes (Medovik Torte) can easily feed a crowd! Simply double the recipe and leave rectangular. Assemble as instructed reserving a layer for crumbs.
Continue reading on the next page
