Spiced Russian Honey Cake with Walnut Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

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Layered honey cake infused with warm spices and topped with a crunchy walnut crumble, inspired by Russian flavors. This Russian-inspired recipe, ready in about 87 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 42 min Serves 8 Russian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup honey and 3/4 cup granulated sugar over low heat until sugar dissolves, then cool slightly.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, and 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg.
Step 3: Beat 3 large eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly add the honey-butter mixture and 1 cup sour cream to the eggs, mixing well.
Step 4: Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
Step 5: Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle about 8 inches in diameter and bake each layer on parchment-lined baking sheets for 5-7 minutes until golden and firm. Let cool.
Step 6: For the walnut crumble, mix 1 cup chopped walnuts with 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Step 7: Assemble the cake by layering the honey cake rounds with sour cream or whipped cream between layers, then sprinkle the walnut crumble generously on top.
Step 8: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to let flavors meld.