Portions: 8-10 servings
Cooking time : 120 mins
This soft honey cake is inspired by Lithuanian home-baking traditions. The dough is prepared
without rolling layers, creating a tender and aromatic cake. Perfect for celebrations and special
Ingredients – Dough:
Butter – 160 g
Honey – 180 g
Baking soda – 1.5 tsp
Eggs – 4 pcs (approx. 65 g each)
Salt – a pinch
Sugar – 150 g
Flour – 250 g
Ingredients – Cream:
Sour cream 20-25% – 800g (well drained)
Powdered sugar – 150 g
Vanilla sugar – 10 g
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a saucepan, melt butter and honey over low heat until smooth.
2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add salt and baking soda. Mix thoroughly.
5. Gradually add flour and mix until smooth batter forms.
6. Pour batter into a lined 42×32 cm baking form.
7. Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool completely, then cut into layers if desired.
9. For the cream: whisk sour cream with powdered sugar and vanilla sugar until smooth.
10. Spread cream between layers and over the cake.
11. Refrigerate at least 8-12 hours before serving for best texture and flavor.
Storage: Keeps up to 4 days refrigerated
May stay at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
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