Easy Honey Cake (Medovik)
A delightful and nostalgic Easy Honey Cake, warm and inviting, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Combine the honey, sugar, eggs, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
- Fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry mixture gradually to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the cake into wedges and serve.
Notes
For a fancier presentation, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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