Russian Medovik (Honey Cake)

Name: Russian Medovik (Honey Cake)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 100 g unsalted butter; 100 g granulated sugar; 3 tbsp raw honey; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp baking soda; 300 g plain flour (plus more for rolling); 400 g full fat sour cream; 100 g icing sugar (adjust to taste); 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional); Reserved cake trimmings (crumbled); Optional: chopped toasted walnuts or fresh berries

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:45min

Medovik is a layered Russian honey cake made with thin caramelised rounds and a tangy sour cream filling that softens into a luscious dessert after chilling

Updated at: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:57:32 GMT