Medoyvk Recipe
Ukrainian Honey cake made with sour cream and walnuts
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the honey and mix well.
- 4
Add Eggs and Sour Cream
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then incorporate the sour cream.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Decorate
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top and drizzle with honey.
