Cake "Tender Honey"

12 servings

75 minutes

The cake 'Gentle Honey' is a true embodiment of Russian culinary traditions, infused with the aroma of honey and the tenderness of airy layers. Honey cakes appeared in Russian cuisine as early as the 19th century and became a symbol of home comfort. Their secret lies in the rich caramel flavor achieved by mixing honey with buttery dough. The tenderness of the cream made from sour cream and butter gives the dessert a special softness, making each piece melt in your mouth. This cake is perfect for cozy family evenings, celebrations, and holidays. Its texture combines the density of layers with the airy lightness of cream, creating a harmony of flavors. Decorated with crumbs from the layers, it looks appetizing and is not just a dessert but a true symbol of warm hospitality. Enjoy its unique taste and tenderness!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 599.9
• Proteins: 7.2g
• Fats: 30.6g
• Carbohydrates: 74.1g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sugar: 400 g
• Soda: 2 tsp
• Vinegar: 2 tsp
• Butter: 300 g
• Sour cream 20%: 500 g
• Wheat flour: 600 g
• Honey: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Beat 1 cup of sugar with eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

2. Add 100 grams of butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 300 g

3. Douse the soda with vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soda: 2 teaspoons
   • Vinegar: 2 teaspoons

4. Add honey and mix well. You can use a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 2 tablespoons

5. Transfer the dough to an aluminum container and place it on low heat. Stir constantly. Otherwise, it will burn.

6. As soon as the dough starts to boil, add 2 cups of pre-sifted flour. Mix everything, remove from heat, and let the dough cool completely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 600 g

7. Add flour to the cooled dough until it starts to stick to your hands. Add flour gradually, in small portions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 600 g

8. Knead the dough, shape it into a sausage, cut it lengthwise first, and then cut the dough into 6 equal parts.

9. Dust the baking sheet with flour. Bake the cake on low heat. You can also bake in a silicone mold, but it shouldn't be too large in diameter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 600 g

10. Mix 200 grams of sugar with 200 grams of room temperature butter.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sugar: 400 g
    • Butter: 300 g

11. Whip 500 grams of sour cream separately with a mixer and combine it with the butter mixture.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream 20%: 500 g

12. Mix everything and spread it on the layers.

13. Decorate to your taste. You can sprinkle with crumbs from the layers.