Festive Mood Honey Cakes: 16 Luxurious Recipes With Rich Flavors

Honey cake galore with our new recipe book!

When it comes to Eastern-European baking, honey is a very special ingredient — especially in the beloved, multi-tiered Honey Cake. While its exact origins are debated, the honey cake, or "Medovik," has been around for at least 200 years and is still heartily enjoyed today. In Festive Mood Honey Cakes, I’ll guide you through the preparation of 16 honey cakes, with recipes ranging from classic to innovative.

Starting with the Classic Honey Cake, this timeless recipe layers honey-infused sponge with a velvety sour cream frosting, and a delectable cream cheese buttercream. It’s a creamy, indulgent masterpiece.

You’ll also discover an array of fruity honey cakes, like the Orange Honey Cake, featuring an orange-rum confit, and the Mint and Lime Honey Cake, boasting a zingy mint and lime curd. The berry honey cakes are both beautifully stunning and delicious – the Pistachio-Raspberry Honey Cake stands out with its pink and green layers, and the Raspberry Rose Honey Cake is composed of subtle, fragrant flavors.

Indulging in a honey cake should be a moment of pure pleasure, and these recipes elevate this experience. The Classic Chocolate Honey Cake fulfills every chocolate lover’s fantasy, while the Caramel Honey Cake – filled with decadent salted caramel – and the Milk Slice Honey Cake are truly irresistible.

Though traditionally sweet, honey cakes venture into savory territory too. The Pear, Gorgonzola, and Pine Nut Honey Cake marries spiced stewed pears with a decadent blue cheese frosting. Meanwhile, the Pistachio, Camembert, and Wild Strawberry Honey Cake surprises with the unique pairing of camembert and wild strawberry coulis.

Two more recipes defy honey cake norms – the Cherry Velvet Honey Cake, made of vertical layers, strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart with a stunning sour cherry marmalade, while the Spartak Honey Cake is devilishly chocolatey.

Preparing these honey cakes is a rewarding experience, and you’ll savor the results with pride. These recipes have been designed to be simple to follow, catering to both experienced bakers and those just embarking on their baking journey.

Why KICA? What makes your recipes so special?

We strive for excellence, which makes us stand out.

Our desserts are created by world-class pastry chefs, who work together to refine the flavors and textures. Our desserts are a unique blend of traditional recipes and the expertise of KICA Academy.  So buying our cookbook, you get not only recipes but also exclusive insights. Every recipe we release undergoes thorough testing. Once the dessert is flawless, we write down each step using simple language. To ensure clarity, we have independent baking and pastry chefs test every recipe.

Are these cookbooks good for beginners?

Sure, we created our books focusing on the idea to make it easy for even those who have just start their way in the pastry-making. However, it doesn't mean that the recipes in the books are simple. No, our cookbooks are full of delicious and exquisite recipes, we just explain them in a simple way to help everyone to make these delicious pastries in their own kitchen. 

Will these recipes be interesting for professional chefs?

Absolutely! Despite the fact that we have made our cookbooks easy to understand even for beginners, all the recipes inside are delicious and exquisite. These recipes were previously available only at closed courses from the International Culinary Academy KICA, but now they are open to absolutely everyone. So buying this cookbook, you get not only recipes but also exclusive insights.

Who are the authors of the books?

Our books are written by world-class pastry chefs from around the world, including those who have conducted courses and classes at KICA Academy. Most of the authors have studied at the most famous pastry schools in the world and also completed our classes. Every book published by KICA is strictly checked and tested. So we are 100% confident that each recipe is excellent.

Can I contact you if I have questions about the recipes in the books?

Certainly! Our aim is to make sure that anyone can make a dessert from a celebrity chef in their own kitchen. If you have any questions, feedback, or desires, we are here to listen and assist you. Feel free to reach out to us at info@kica-online.com. While we meticulously test every recipe, we are confident that you won't encounter any challenges. And cooking will be a delightful and effortless experience.