{"product_id":"medovik-honey-cake","title":"Medovik Honey Cake 800g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedovik-style honey cake combines soft honey pastry, caramel-milk cream, walnuts and cocoa decoration in a generous cake, ready to slice and share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Medovik Honey Cake?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedovik is a layered honey cake loved for its fine pastry sheets, creamy filling and rich honey flavour. The layers soften against the cream, creating a tender cake with a distinctive striped appearance in every slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/marlenka-honey-cake\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarlenka’s classic honey cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, made in the Czech Republic using an Armenian family recipe. It combines honey-infused pastry with a smooth caramel-milk filling, finished with honey crumbs, walnuts and delicate cocoa decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften associated with Russian honey cake, Medovik is also enjoyed in Ukrainian and other Eastern European baking traditions. Romanian speakers may recognise it as \u003cstrong\u003etort Medovik\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in Czech, layered honey cake is commonly called \u003cstrong\u003emedovník\u003c\/strong\u003e, often written \u003cstrong\u003emedovnik\u003c\/strong\u003e without the accent. Recipes vary between families and bakeries, particularly in the cream filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlenka’s cake has a rounded, comforting flavour: fragrant honey, mellow caramel and a gentle walnut finish, with a light chocolate note from the cocoa decoration. Ready to serve straight from its packaging, it makes an easy dessert for family meals, birthdays, afternoon tea and celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Serve Medovik Honey Cake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 800g cake provides approximately eight generous dessert portions or up to sixteen smaller slices for coffee, afternoon tea or a sharing table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe a slice with espresso, cappuccino or black tea for a comforting afternoon treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd fresh raspberries or strawberries and a little whipped cream for an easy plated dessert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer small slices after dinner with coffee, allowing the honey and caramel flavours to take centre stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring it to a birthday, family gathering or office celebration as a ready-to-share honey cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude it in a food gift or dessert selection for someone who enjoys Central and Eastern European cakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the cake to come to room temperature before serving so the honey pastry and caramel cream are at their softest. Cut with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between slices to keep the layers neatly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does It Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlenka began in 2003, when Gevorg Avetisjan and his sister started baking honey cakes from an old Armenian family recipe after moving to the Czech Republic. They named the brand after his daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Marlenka cakes are made in Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic. The classic cake retains its distinctive square shape, layered honey pastry, caramel cream and walnut-and-cocoa finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the classic cake, cocoa version and bite-sized honey nuggets in our \u003ca title=\"Marlenka Cakes and Honey Nuggets\" href=\"\/collections\/marlenka\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarlenka collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more traditional treats in our \u003ca title=\"European Cakes and Pastries\" href=\"\/collections\/european-cakes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean cakes collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Condensed \u003cstrong\u003emilk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewheat flour\u003c\/strong\u003e, vegetable oil, sugar, \u003cstrong\u003eegg\u003c\/strong\u003e melange, honey, condensed \u003cstrong\u003emilk\u003c\/strong\u003e with cocoa, glucose syrup, \u003cstrong\u003ewalnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e, baking soda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains \u003cstrong\u003emilk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eegg\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewalnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for vegetarians. Halal-certified. Free from alcohol, animal fats and genetically modified ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marlenka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Czech Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unopened in a cool, dry place between 2–24°C, away from direct sunlight. Follow the best-before date and after-opening storage instructions on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marlenka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59028886651261,"sku":"MMHC800","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1611\/9729\/files\/Medovik-Honey-Cake.jpg?v=1793645292","url":"https:\/\/www.bestofhungary.co.uk\/products\/medovik-honey-cake","provider":"Best of Hungary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}