{"id":26203,"date":"2022-08-07T21:43:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T21:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=26203"},"modified":"2022-08-07T21:43:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-07T21:43:29","slug":"russian-honey-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=26203","title":{"rendered":"Russian Honey Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-summary elementFont__dek--within\">\n<p class=\"margin-0-auto\">The secret to this cake&#8217;s fantastic flavor is the tiny amount of bitterness from burnt honey. The slightly tangy whipped cream frosting provides a bit of acidity and lovely light texture, and unlike other frostings, it&#8217;s not too sweet.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"elementFont__subhead\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<div class=\"recipe-adjust-servings elementFont__body recipe-manually-adjust-servings\" data-init-servings-size=\"12\">\n<div class=\"recipe-adjust-servings__size\">\n<p>Burnt Honey:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ingredients-section\" data-tracking-label=\"ingredients section\">\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"1502\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-0-0\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">\u00be cup wildflower honey<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"2496\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-0-1\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">3 tablespoons cold water<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cake Layers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ingredients-section\" data-tracking-label=\"ingredients section\">\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"1526\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-0\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">1 cup white sugar<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"16339\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-1\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">14 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into slices<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"1502\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-2\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">\u00be cup wildflower honey<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"2359\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-3\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">2\u2009\u00bd teaspoons baking soda<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"16386\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-4\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"16421\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-5\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">\u00be teaspoon fine salt<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"16317\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-6\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">6 large cold eggs<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"1684\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-1-7\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">3\u2009\u00be cups all-purpose flour<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"partial byline elementFont__details\" data-tracking-zone=\"author\">\n<div class=\"byline__authorAvatar\">\n<div class=\"component lazy-image lazy-image-udf aspect_1x1 rendered image-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.media-allrecipes.com%2Fmobile%2Fallrecipes%2Fimages%2Ficon-user-default_v2.png\" data-special-crop=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-shop-image=\"false\" data-original-width=\"60\" data-original-height=\"60\" data-high-density=\"false\" data-crop-percentage=\"100\" data-width=\"48\" data-tracking-zone=\"image\">\n<p>Frosting:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ingredients-section\" data-tracking-label=\"ingredients section\">\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"16258\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-2-0\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">4 cups cold heavy whipping cream<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-item\" data-tracking-zone=\"recipe-interaction\" data-id=\"16261\"><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-277220-2-1\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"ingredients-item-name elementFont__body\">\u00be cup sour cream<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"section-headline elementFont__subhead\">Directions<\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-0\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 1<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Pour 3\/4 cup wildflower honey into a deep saucepan over medium heat. Boil until a shade darker and caramel-like in aroma, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and whisk in cold water.<\/p>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-1\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 2<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Place a mixing bowl and whisk in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-2\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 3<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Place a large metal bowl over the lowest heat setting on the stovetop. Add sugar, butter, 3\/4 cup wildflower honey, and 1\/4 cup burnt honey. Let sit until butter melts, 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve remaining burnt honey for the frosting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-3\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 4<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Meanwhile, combine baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-4\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 5<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Whisk butter mixture and let sit until very warm to the touch. Whisk in eggs. Keep mixture over low heat until it warms up again, then whisk in baking soda mixture. Remove from heat. Sift in flour in 2 or 3 additions, stirring well after each, until batter is easily spreadable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-5\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 6<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Transfer about 1\/2 cup batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread into an 8- or 9-inch circle using an offset spatula. Shake and tap the pan to knock out any air bubbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-6\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 7<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove liner from the pan and let cake layer continue cooling until firm enough to remove, 6 to 7 minutes. Invert cake onto a round of parchment paper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-7\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 8<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you have 8 cake layers, letting each cool on an individual parchment round. Trim edges using a pizza wheel to ensure they are the same size; save scraps for crumb mixture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-8\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 9<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Spread any remaining batter onto the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are dry, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into small pieces; toss with reserved cake scraps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-9\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 10<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Return scraps to the oven and bake until browned, 7 to 10 minutes more. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a resealable bag and beat into fairly fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-10\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 11<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Remove the bowl and whisk from the refrigerator. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until soft peaks form. Add sour cream and remaining burnt honey; continue whisking until stiff peaks form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-11\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 12<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Place a cake layer on a parchment paper round on a pizza pan or serving plate. Spread a cup of frosting evenly on top, almost to the edge. Repeat with cake layers and frosting, pressing layers in smooth-side down. Place last cake layer smooth-side up. Frost top and sides of cake. Cover with crumbs; clean any excess crumbs around base.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><label class=\"checkbox-list\" for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-12\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-checkmark\"><span class=\"checkbox-list-text elementFont__subtitle--bold\">Step 13<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-body elementFont__body--paragraphWithin elementFont__body--linkWithin\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to overnight. Transfer to a cake stand using 2 spatulas. Cut and serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The secret to this cake&#8217;s fantastic flavor is the tiny amount of bitterness from burnt honey. The slightly tangy whipped cream frosting provides a bit of acidity and lovely light texture, and unlike other frostings, it&#8217;s not too sweet. Ingredients Burnt Honey: \u00be cup wildflower honey 3 tablespoons cold water Cake Layers: 1 cup white &#8230; <a title=\"Russian Honey Cake\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=26203\" aria-label=\"Read more about Russian Honey Cake\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":26204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[129],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26203"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26205,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26203\/revisions\/26205"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/26204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=26203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=26203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}