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Medovik
Medovik (russian: медови́к (medovik), ukr, медівник (medivnyk), from мёд/мед — 'honey') is a layer cake popular in countries of the former Soviet Union. The identifying ingredients are honey and smetana (sour cream) or condensed milk. It is a dessert which is known for its lengthy preparation time. It consists of layers of sponge cake with a cream filling and is often covered with nuts or crumbs made from leftover cake. While the thin layers harden shortly after coming out of the oven, the moisture of the filling softens it again over time. There are many recipes and variations of this cake, but, the main ingredient is honey, giving it the characteristic taste and flavor. Origins According to Russian tradition, the cake was created in the 19th century in the Russian Empire by a young chef who sought to impress Empress Elizabeth Alexeievna, wife of Alexander I. Empress Elizabeth could not stand honey, and any dish made with it drove her mad. One day, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cakes
The following is a list of types of dessert cakes by country of origin and distinctive ingredients. The majority of the cakes contain some kind of flour, egg, and sugar. Cake is often served as a celebratory dish on ceremonial occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. __TOC__ Cakes See also * List of baked goods * List of breads * List of buns * List of desserts * List of pancakes * List of pastries * List of pies, tarts and flans * Pop out cake * Rice cake References {{Lists of prepared foods Cakes World cuisine, Cakes Dessert-related lists, Cakes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medivnyk
Medivnyk or medovyk ( uk, медівник) іs a Ukrainian honey cake. According to food writer Marianna Dushar, medivnyk is a fundamental dessert of Lviv regional cuisine. Polish-Ukrainian food writer Viktoria Popin classifies medivnyk as a ''keks'' (a type of fruitcake). Medivnyk typically includes spices, nuts and raisins. Buckwheat honey is preferred to give the cake its distinctive taste. Apart from the spongy cake, ''medivnyk'' in Ukrainian can also mean ''prianyk'', a hard honey cookie. See also * Miodownik * Medovik Medovik (russian: медови́к (medovik), ukr, медівник (medivnyk), from мёд/мед — 'honey') is a layer cake popular in countries of the former Soviet Union. The identifying ingredients are honey and smetana (sour cream) or ... References {{Ukraine-cuisine-stub Ukrainian cakes Honey cakes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miodownik (cake)
In Polish cuisine, miodownik (from Polish language, Polish ''miód'' — 'honey'; German language, German: ''Honigkuchen'') or stefanka is a type of layer cake flavoured with Honey cake, honey, similar to cakes in other Slavic cuisines such as the Russian ''medovik'' and Czech ''medovnik''. It is broadly considered a type of Gingerbread, piernik, meaning a sweet and/or spiced confectionery good. The recipe for miodownik originates from Galicia (Eastern Europe), Galicia (Southeastern Poland) and Poland, Central Poland. The cake is prepared similarly to sponge cake, which is topped with honey that is melted and then cooled down along with other sugary ingredients. Once the mass of prepared dough is poured onto a baking sheet, it is baked at a temperature of 200°C for around 40 minutes. This recipe found its way into the Jewish cuisine, cuisine of Polish Jews under the name chonek łejkech or chonek (from German language, German ''honig'' — 'honey'), together with '':pl:Cuker łej ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
