Hungarian Honey Cake🇭🇺

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

  1. In a saucepan, melt honey, sugar, and butter over low heat.
  2. Stir in baking soda and remove from heat. Cool slightly.
  3. Add eggs and milk, stir well.
  4. Add flour gradually until a soft, kneadable dough forms.
  5. Divide into 4 equal parts. Roll out thin rectangles (~9×13 inch or 23x33cm).
  6. Bake each sheet at 350°F (175°C) for about 7–10 minutes until golden. Let cool.

2. Make the Filling:

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, flour, and egg until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool.
  4. Beat in softened butter until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the Cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a tray.
  2. Spread 1/3 of the cream over it. Repeat with remaining layers and cream.
  3. Top with the last cake sheet.

4. Add Glaze (optional):

  • Melt chocolate with butter or oil. Pour over the top layer, spread evenly.

5. Rest:

  • Cover and refrigerate overnight (12–24 hours). This allows the layers to soften beautifully.

6. Slice and Serve:

  • Cut into squares with a sharp knife. Clean the knife between cuts for neat edges.

🇭🇺 Tip:

This cake improves with time—perfect for making a day or two in advance!

Would you like a version without chocolate glaze or with apricot jam in the layers too?