Russian Honey Cake: A Sweet Journey
Embarking on the Russian Honey Cake adventure is a delightful challenge, with its intricate layers and the perfect balance of sweetness and subtle bitterness from burnt honey. The tangy whipped cream frosting adds a light, airy touch, making this cake a standout dessert. Here's how you can make this culinary masterpiece:
11/15/20231 min read
Ingredients:
250g butter
250g sugar
4 eggs
1 pack of vanilla sugar
500g flour
1 packet of baking powder
A pinch of salt
1/8 liter milk
100g chocolate sprinkles
1 jar of sour cherries
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with both upper and lower heat.
In a mixing bowl, cream together 250g of butter, 250g of sugar, 4 eggs, and a pack of vanilla sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
In a separate bowl, mix 500g of flour, a packet of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring well to combine.
Slowly incorporate 1/8 liter of milk into the batter, continuing to mix until a smooth batter is formed.
Gently fold in 100g of chocolate sprinkles into the batter.
Drain the sour cherries from the jar and carefully fold them into the batter.
Transfer the batter into a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for approximately 50 minutes.
Perform a toothpick test by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Allow the cake to cool before serving. Enjoy your delicious chocolate cherry cake!
Quick Overview:
Time (work): 15 minutes
Time (baking): ~50 minutes
Time (total): 65 minutes
Difficulty: easy