Honey Cake Roll

If you ask any Ukrainian to name their favorite dessert, I guarantee that honey cake will be the most popular answer. In Ukraine, we call it Medovyk, which means "honey cake." This wonderful layered cake has been in our culinary repertoire for at least 100 years and has always stayed in fashion. Since the original recipe is quite labor-intensive, Medovyk is not an everyday dessert. I remember requesting my mom to make it for my birthday and special holiday celebrations, and I would always have it for breakfast the morning after. Since it was such a special treat, my parents never refused me the great privilege of having a slice of lavish honey cake for breakfast. Funny enough, as an adult, I kept the habit. I just added a cup of black coffee to go with my favorite breakfast.

This recipe is the more approachable version of my beloved childhood treat. It has precisely the same frosting and a touch of tart prunes but just one layer of pillowy honey sponge cake rolled in a log to imitate the honey cake layers. I guarantee that the flavor profile is identical to traditional medovyk, but the feather-like texture will surprise you with its incredible lightness. One last note, use the best quality honey you can find, it really matters in this recipe.

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