Medivnyk (Ukrainian Honey Spice Cake)
A moist, dark honey and spice loaf made with strong tea, with a sticky top that keeps well for days.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.36 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 319kcal
- 50.8gcarbs
- 30.5gof which sugars
- 11.3gfat
- 3.3gsaturates
- 4.8gprotein
- 1.3gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Grease and line a 900 g (2 lb) loaf tin.
- 2
Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and spices into a bowl.
- 3
In a second bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar for 3 minutes until pale and thick. Whisk in the 150 g honey, the oil, the warm tea and the orange zest.
3 min - 4
Fold the wet mixture into the dry until just combined. The batter will be thin. Pour into the tin.
- 5
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until risen, dark golden and a skewer comes out clean. If the top browns too fast, cover with foil.
53 min - 6
Brush the hot cake with the 2 tbsp honey. Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then turn out. It slices best once cold, and is even stickier the next day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
