Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of this traditional Croatian honey cake, known as Medena Pita. Sweet honey-infused cake layers sandwich a luscious creamy filling, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Layers:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Cream Filling:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Topping (optional):
- Powdered sugar or a thin layer of melted chocolate
Instructions
- Make the cake layers: In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and honey. Whisk in eggs, then add baking soda dissolved in warm milk. Gradually mix in flour and divide into 4 parts. Roll out each portion and bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, flour, and egg yolk in a saucepan. Gradually add milk, cook until thickened, then stir in vanilla and butter.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cake and filling, refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Dust with powdered sugar or melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
- This cake improves with time. Slice carefully for neat layers. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
