Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Honey Cake, also known as Spartak Cake, a traditional Eastern European dessert. Layers of tender cocoa-infused dough sandwich a luscious sour cream and heavy cream filling, creating a heavenly treat that’s perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layers:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
Filling:
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder
- Crushed cake scraps
Instructions
- Cake Layers: In a saucepan, melt honey, sugar, and butter. Whisk in eggs, then add baking soda, cocoa, and flour. Divide dough, roll out, and bake.
- Filling: Beat sour cream, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until thick.
- Assembly: Layer cake with cream. Chill to soften layers. Garnish with chocolate shavings or cake scraps. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- This cake’s flavor improves with time; make it a day in advance for the best taste.
- For a richer flavor, add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee or espresso powder to the cocoa dough.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
