Kovrizhka (Honey Cake)

• cups flour↗2 cups
• cup sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• g honey↗150 g
• teaspoon baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• g almonds↗50 g
• ground cinnamon↗
• clove↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Beat the egg and sugar together until light.

2. 2

   Mix in the honey, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda.

3. 3

   Gradually stir in the flour and beat the batter till blended.

4. 4

   Brown 2 tbsp of sugar in a small saucepan.

5. 5

   To it, add 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp of water and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Add this to the batter with the honey to make the batter brown.

7. 7

   Pour into a buttered baking pan that has been dusted with flour.

8. 8

   Smooth the top and sprinkle the silvered almonds.

9. 9

   Bake in a moderate oven for 15- 20 minutes.

10. 10

    After the cake cools, cut it into 2 layers and spread a filling of jam in between.

11. 11

    Dust with icing sugar and serve.