Medovnik

Medovnik

Medovnik (MEH-dov-neek)

Honey Cake

Prep Time 2 hours + overnight
📈 Difficulty Hard
👥 Servings
12
🔥 Calories 430 kcal

A towering layered cake of thin honey-spiced biscuit rounds sandwiched with rich sour cream filling, aged until meltingly soft.

Nutrition & Info

420 kcal per serving
Protein 6.0g
Carbs 52.0g
Fat 22.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

rolling pin baking sheets stand mixer

Presentation Guide

Vessel: cake stand

Garnishes: crushed walnuts, honey drizzle

Accompaniments: tea, coffee

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter, honey, and sugar together. Add baking soda (it will foam). Cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Beat in eggs. Add flour and cinnamon, mix into smooth dough.

  3. 3

    Divide into 8 portions. Roll each paper-thin, bake at 180C for 5-6 min until golden.

  4. 4

    Whip sour cream with condensed milk for the filling.

  5. 5

    Layer baked rounds with filling, stacking all 8 layers.

  6. 6

    Coat sides with filling, press crushed walnuts. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

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Did You Know?

Medovnik must rest overnight so the layers soften and meld — cutting it too early is considered a culinary crime in Czech households.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • rolling pin
  • baking sheets
  • stand mixer

Garnishing

crushed walnuts, honey drizzle

Accompaniments

tea, coffee

The Story Behind Medovnik

Medovnik came to Czech lands from Russian-influenced confectionery traditions in the 19th century. The technique of building multiple thin layers with cream between them creates a cake that transforms overnight from crisp and layered to a unified, moist masterpiece.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed celebrations and holidays 📜 Origins: 19th century

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