Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Croatian cuisine with this delicious Layered Honey Cake, known as Medena Pita. This traditional Balkan dessert features tender cake layers sandwiched between a luscious vanilla custard filling, creating a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake layers:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
For the filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
For topping:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking pans with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cake layers: Mix butter, sugar, honey, eggs, and milk. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Divide into parts, roll out, and bake.
- Make the filling: Cook milk, sugar, cornstarch, and flour until thickened. Mix in vanilla. Cream butter and powdered sugar, then combine with the custard.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cake and filling, ending with a cake layer on top. Refrigerate overnight.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake improves with time—let it rest 24 hours for best texture and flavor.
- Slice into squares or bars for serving. Keep refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
