Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cake Medivnyk Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cake Medivnyk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, separated; 1 cup honey; 1 cup sour cream; 3 cups cake flour, sifted; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup honey
1 cup sour cream
3 cups cake flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts, chopped

1
Pre-heat the oven to 300-F degrees.
2
Generously grease and lightly flour two loaf pans, and set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the batter: Cream the butter and sugar together with a hand-held mixer until light and creamy.
4
Add egg yolks, one at a time, and continue to beat the mixture after each additional yolk is incorporated.
5
Add the honey and sour cream and mix again.
6
Beat the eggs whites in a small mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
7
Sift together the cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
8
Fold the flour mixture and the egg whites, ALTERNATING EACH MIXTURE (flour and then egg whites), into the cake batter.
9
Fold in the raisins and walnuts.
10
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
11
Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
12
Remove the cakes from the pans and place on a wire rack to cool.
13
Slice and serve slightly warm.

1362

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, separated, 1 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cake Medivnyk falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cake Medivnyk

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