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Russian Honey Cake

Irresistible Russian Honey Cake that Elevates Your Desserts

Experience the delightful layers and rich flavors of Russian Honey Cake, a beautifully balanced dessert with honey and dulce de leche.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Honey Essential for authenticity
  • 1 cup Sugar Can reduce to 2/3 cup for a lighter taste
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Crucial for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For added flavor depth
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid using cake flour
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it is room temperature
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whip until stiff peaks
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Homemade or store-bought works

Equipment

  • heat-safe bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare a steam bath by boiling water in a pot and placing a heat-safe bowl on top.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter, honey, and sugar in the bowl until well-combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and baking soda, then mix into the melted mixture.
  4. Cook the batter in the steam bath for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Cool the batter for about 10 minutes before adding flour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Baking and Assembling
  1. Divide the dough into 12-14 pieces and roll each into thin circles.
  2. Bake each layer for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Cool layers completely on a wire rack.
  4. Make the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then adding dulce de leche and whipping cream.
  5. Layer frosting between each cake layer and frost the top and sides.
  6. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional garnishes include fresh berries or a drizzle of honey for extra elegance.

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