Medovik

Medovik is a traditional Russian honey cake. It is a multilayered cake made with a dough that incorporates honey. The cake typically consists of several thin layers, often between five and ten, which are baked separately. These layers are then stacked and spread with a cream filling.

The dough for medovik is usually made with flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and a significant amount of honey, which gives the cake its distinctive flavor and aroma. Baking the honey-infused dough results in thin, slightly chewy or crisp layers.

The filling is most commonly a sour cream-based cream, sometimes sweetened and flavored with vanilla. Other variations of the filling include condensed milk cream or custard. After the layers are assembled with the filling, the cake is typically left to chill for several hours or overnight. This resting period allows the layers to soften and absorb the moisture from the cream, creating a moist and tender cake.

Medovik is often decorated with crumbs made from leftover cake layers or with chopped nuts. It is a popular dessert for celebrations and holidays in Russia and other Eastern European countries. The cake is known for its rich, sweet flavor and its complex texture.