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Russian Honey Cake

Russian Honey Cake is a delightful layered dessert, known as Medovik, that features soft honey-infused sponge cake paired with a rich, creamy frosting. This traditional treat is perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, as each slice offers a harmonious blend of sweet and comforting flavors, making it an instant crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream for frosting
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, honey, eggs, and buttermilk until smooth. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
  5. For the frosting, beat together sour cream and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and on top. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (85g)Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgSugar: 21g

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