Yesss Ashley! Let’s talk about the classic, comforting, and slightly nostalgic Hungarian Honey Cake 🇭🇺 — also known as Mézes Krémes. It’s a dreamy layered dessert that brings together soft honey-infused pastry layers with a creamy filling that just melts in your mouth. This one is a true showstopper for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you want to impress without being too fussy. 🍯🍰✨
🍯🇭🇺 Hungarian Honey Cake (Mézes Krémes)
Soft honey layers, creamy vanilla filling, and a touch of powdered sugar magic.
🧡 What Makes It So Special?
This cake isn’t overly sweet, but it’s deeply comforting. The honey gives the cake layers a warm, rich flavor. The cream filling is soft and velvety — almost like custard but fluffier. Once assembled, it’s chilled until the layers soften and become one beautiful, sliceable dream. 😍
📝 Ingredients
🍰 For the Honey Cake Layers:
- 3 tablespoons honey 🍯
- 100g (about 7 tbsp) butter
- 100g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 400g (about 3 cups) all-purpose flour
🍦 For the Cream Filling:
- 500ml (2 cups) milk
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g (1 cup) butter (room temperature)
- Optional: a bit of lemon zest or a spoonful of honey for flavor boost
✨ Topping:
- Powdered sugar or melted chocolate (optional)