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Medovník
Czech Republic
Czech version of Russian medovik, so distinct it is claimed as their own.
Czech honey cake — layers of thin honey sponge sandwiched with toffee cream, coated in cream and crushed biscuit crumbs. Rich, aromatic and deeply Czech.
Prep
60 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
490 kcal
Serves
10
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gplain flour
3 tbsphoney
150gbutter
150gsugar
2eggs
1 tspbicarbonate of soda
1 tspmixed spice
400mldouble cream
200gcaramel or dulce de leche
biscuit crumbsfor coating
Method
1
Melt butter, honey and sugar. Cool. Add eggs, flour, bicarbonate and spice.
2
Divide into 8 portions. Roll thin. Bake each at 180°C for 5 minutes. Cool.
3
Whip cream. Fold in caramel. Sandwich layers with cream. Coat outside with biscuit crumbs.
Chef's Tip
Make the cake 1-2 days ahead — the layers soften as the cream is absorbed, improving the texture.
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