Fluffy honey sponge cake – 5 easy homemade recipes

It's hard to imagine any festive occasion without a large, delicious cake. One of the most popular has long been the "Medovik" cake. Its delicate layers, combined with sweet sour cream, have made this delicacy a favorite dessert for millions of children and adults.

There are many versions of this cake recipe, some of which you'll find in today's selection. Classic, chocolate, sugar-free, or no-roll cakes—everyone will find the most convenient and suitable option.

Sugar-free sponge cake recipe made with honey

If you want a moderately sweet cake without being overly cloying, avoid using sugar. Honey alone won't affect the flavor at all. It will still have that special tenderness and spicy aroma. The sponge cake will be tall and airy if you follow this recipe.

Ingredients

• Butter – 50 g
• Honey – 1 glass
• Eggs – 3 pcs.
• Water – 2 tbsp.
• Soda – 1/3 tsp.
• Salt – 1/4 tsp.
• Cinnamon – 1 tsp.
• Flour – 2 cups

Cooking time: 1 hour

Number of servings: 1 medium cake layer

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Add honey to soft butter.

Step 2

Beat this mixture with a mixer.

Step 3

Add 3 yolks to it and mix.

Step 4

Add water to the resulting mixture and bring the mass to homogeneity.

Step 5

Add sifted flour, baking soda and cinnamon.

Step 6

As a result of kneading, you should get a thick mass.

Step 7

Add salt to the whites and beat until stiff peaks form for 4-5 minutes.

Step 8

Add the egg whites to the honey mixture and mix gently so that the dough does not settle.

Step 9

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the dough on it and smooth it out. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes.

Step 10

Then we take the cake out of the oven, remove it and peel off the parchment.

The result is a delicate sponge cake that is perfect even as a standalone dessert.

Honey sponge cake without rolling out the layers

You can save significant time and effort by preparing the Medovik base without rolling out the layers. The sponge cake made according to this recipe is fluffy, airy, and soft. It doesn't require any special, rare ingredients or professional kitchen equipment. You'll be able to surprise your guests with a truly exquisite treat, all while making it as quickly and easily as possible.

Ingredients

• Flour – 140 g
• Eggs – 2 pcs.
• Sugar – 80 g
• Honey – 3 tbsp.
• Soda – 1 tsp.
• Baking powder – 1 tsp.
• Butter – 20 g

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Number of servings: 1 medium cake layer

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Break the eggs into a container.

Step 2

Add sugar to the eggs and beat with a whisk until the sugar melts slightly.

Step 3

Add honey to the mixture. Whisk until the honey is incorporated into the liquid mixture.

Step 4

Add softened butter, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.

Step 5

Add sifted flour, first mix with a whisk, then with a silicone spatula.

Step 6

Pour a little water into the bottom of the baking tray and cover it with parchment paper on top.

Step 7

Dust the parchment with flour.

Step 8

We lay out the resulting dough.

Step 9

Spread the dough in a thin layer and place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the sponge cake and let it cool. Then assemble the cake, spreading frosting over the layers and decorating to your liking.

Honey sponge cake with sour cream

A delicate honey sponge cake paired with a moderately sweet cream creates that legendary flavor that has made so many people fall in love with the Medovik. This treat instantly takes us back to those carefree childhood days. A cake made according to this recipe will surprise you with its refined flavor and simple preparation process. The sponge cake will be soft and fluffy, and the cream will be incredibly airy.

Ingredients

For the biscuit:

• Butter – 160 g
• Honey – 180 g
• Soda – 1.5 tsp.
• Eggs – 4 pcs.
• Salt - a pinch
• Sugar – 150 g
• Flour – 250 g

For the cream:

• Sour cream (20-25% fat) – 800 g (weighed)
• Powdered sugar – 150 g
• Vanilla sugar – 10 g

Cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Number of servings: 1 medium 4-layer cake

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

In a saucepan, melt the butter and honey over medium heat.

Step 2

Add baking soda to all of this and stir.

Step 3

Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and remove from heat.

Step 4

Pour the honey mixture into a separate container and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Break the eggs into another container.

Step 6

Add a pinch of salt and beat until fluffy, gradually adding sugar in several additions.

Step 7

Pour the cooled honey mixture into the resulting mass in a thin stream and continue stirring.

Step 8

Gradually sift the flour in there and mix the dough with a whisk.

Step 9

Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, smooth it out, and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the sponge cake, peel off the parchment, and let it cool on a wire rack. Then trim the edges, cut the sponge cake in half, and then cut it into two layers. You should have four layers.

Step 11

For the cream, beat the sour cream, gradually adding the powdered sugar and vanilla. It should become fluffy.

Step 12

We coat the cake layers with cream, assemble the cake and also apply sour cream to the sides and top of our dessert.

Decorate to your taste. Crumbled biscuit edges work great for decoration.

What is the best cream for honey sponge cake?

If you always make Medovik using the same recipe, try adding variety with the filling. The most popular ones are:

• Traditional sour cream. This is the type most often used to make this cake. It's quite simple, requiring little ingredients, time, or effort. Yet, it soaks the cake layers perfectly and, when combined with the honey sponge cake, creates a beloved, delicate flavor.
• Cream with boiled condensed milk. It can be made in two variations. The first involves mixing butter, while the second involves mixing sour cream and condensed milk. This cream also soaks the cake layers perfectly if your sponge cake turns out soft and airy. However, keep in mind that this combination can be too sweet, so adjust the amount of sugar during the baking process.
• Custard. It can be used on its own, but the cake layers will soak better if mixed with sour cream. Moreover, this custard is thicker. Its delicate flavor has won over many sweet-toothed people, making this recipe one of the most popular.
• A combination of yogurt and cream. This innovative solution has become a favorite among many families. Its great advantage is that you can choose any fruit or berry flavor you like. This creates an unusual treat that will wow your guests.
• White chocolate buttercream. This variation is still a rare addition to traditional "Medovik" recipes. It's quite unusual due to its distinctive creamy flavor. Children will love this white chocolate buttercream. However, you should also ensure the cake isn't too sweet.

Also remember that you can always enhance your dessert by adding a variety of fruits between the layers, orange zest to the sour cream, or dried fruits to the sponge cake itself.

Video: Chocolate Honey Sponge Cake

If you're looking to add some variety to your culinary masterpieces, check out this recipe. It's unique in that it yields a spiced chocolate sponge cake. The unique flavor of this cake will be a lasting memory for your loved ones. The video includes detailed explanations and visual examples, so you're sure to get it right the first time.