Honey cake with dried apricots
4 servings
90 minutes
Honey cake with dried apricots is a harmonious blend of tender dough and sweet fruity notes. This recipe, inspired by Russian baking traditions, combines natural honey that gives the dough a subtle caramel hue and juicy dried apricots that add softness and a pleasant tartness. The cake turns out airy with a golden crust, and its aroma envelops you in the warmth of home cooking. It is perfect for cozy tea gatherings, family breakfasts, or as a light dessert for festive tables. Topped with powdered sugar, the cake gains an exquisite appearance while its sweetness is balanced by the natural honey flavor. The simplicity of preparation makes this recipe accessible even for beginners, and the natural ingredients are a healthy choice for those who value tradition and quality.
1
Mix warm water with honey, sugar, salt, and odorless vegetable oil.
- Water: 250 ml
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Salt: pinch
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
2
Sift the flour with the baking powder and gradually add it to the honey mixture, stirring constantly.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1.5 teaspoon
3
Add the washed and chopped dried apricots.
- Dried apricots: 50 g
4
Grease the cake pan with butter and dust with flour.
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees until golden brown. Check the cake's readiness with a toothpick.
6
Let the baked cake cool a bit, transfer it to a plate, and decorate with powdered sugar.
- Icing sugar: 20 g
