Белочка, which literally translates “Squirrel” from Russian, is a quicker and easier version of the Russian Honey Cake. My first encounter with this cake was the day before my wedding. To solve the problem of running out of dessert, (which would be catastrophic for a Russian wedding) my quick-witted bridesmaid aptly whipped up a dozen…
Russian Honey Cake
Gluten-free Medovik, Russian Honey Cake
As the name suggests, Medovik, or Honey Cake, is made with layer after layer of aromatic honey and cream made with sour cream. The flavors of honey and sour cream are traditional in the Russian food culture and remind many of home.
