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Ukrainian Honey Medivnyk Spice Cake Recipe Easy and Perfect for Sharing

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A cozy and moist Ukrainian honey medivnyk spice cake bursting with warm spices and honey, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (255 g) honey (preferably dark, robust variety like buckwheat honey)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) brewed black tea, cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Gradually pour in honey while mixing on low speed until combined.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Add the dry ingredient mixture in three parts, alternating with sour cream and cooled brewed black tea, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract until just combined.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice and serve with tea or coffee. For best flavor, let the cake rest overnight wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing. Do not skip the brewed black tea as it adds moisture and enhances flavor. Mix gently when combining wet and dry ingredients to avoid a tough cake. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. Let the cake rest overnight for deeper flavors. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut yogurt instead of butter and sour cream.

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