Medovik

Name: Medovik
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 tsp baking soda; 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled

A classic multi-layered cake featuring thin honey biscuit rounds softened by a tangy sour cream frosting.

70 minHardServes 8480 cal/serving

RussianDessertStovetop and OvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups sour cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup cubed unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted.
2

Whisk in 2 beaten large eggs and 1 tsp baking soda until the mixture foams up and turns a deep amber color, then remove from heat.
3

Gradually stir in 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour to form a soft dough, then divide into eight equal pieces.
4

Roll each piece paper-thin on parchment paper, cut into rounds, and bake at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
5

Trim the warm baked layers into uniform circles and crush the excess scraps into fine crumbs for coating.
6

Whip 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream with 1 cup powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then gently fold into 2 cups sour cream.
7

Stack the cake layers with generous spreads of sour cream frosting between them, cover the outside, and coat with reserved crumbs before chilling.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Medovik at?

For Medovik, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 5 minutes, in step 4.

Why fold instead of stir in Medovik?

Step 6 reads: "Whip 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream with 1 cup powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then gently fold into 2 cups sour cream." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 6 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Medovik?

The entry for Medovik calls for 1 cup powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Is Medovik vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed, 2 cups sour cream, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled and 1/2 cup honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Medovik contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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