Ukrainian Honey Cake - Live Cooking Class with Chef Diana

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while providing creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Start by warming up a pan on the heat.

Add 1 cup of honey to the pan.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the honey in the pan.

Add 7 tablespoons of butter to the mixture in the pan and stir until melted.

Once melted, mix until well combined.

Incorporate lemon zest into the icing mixture later on.

Prepare the filling with sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.

Assemble the cake layers with the creamy filling in between.

Refrigerate the assembled cake overnight for easier slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens