Curious facts about the beloved French country cake
And now we will really surprise you with some curious facts about the beloved French country cake. In fact, the lovely French country cake…is Russian. Its creation dates back several centuries ago, when Emperor Alexander I married the young Baden princess, and later the Russian Empress Elizabeth Alekseevna. She was known for her dislike of honey, which is why the imperial chefs avoided using this very specific product in the palace kitchen in every way. However, one of the new chefs decided to experiment and thus the “Medovik” cake was born. The cake charmed the empress, and the chef eventually admitted that its success was due to the honey. And, yes, you guessed it – the chef not only escaped unscathed for his disobedience, but created a masterpiece that left him forever in the history of confectionery.
In fact, it is not entirely clear why this incredible cake is known all over the world as “Honeycomb”, and in our country – as French country cake. Regardless of what you prefer to call it, it remains one of the jewels in the art of confectionery with its impeccable qualities.
What is the hidden secret of our lovely French country cake?
The splendor of the French country cake lies in the simple, but perfectly matching ingredients and the finesse between the layers and the cream. The thin and aromatic layers bring the sweetness of honey, the cream is light and fluffy, and the baked crunchy walnuts, sprinkled over all this, give the final perfect chord to this incredible pastry. The cake is characterized by its lightness, by the fact that it is not too sweet and is suitable for consumption at any time of the day. A fabulous dessert that cannot leave neither children nor adults indifferent with its sophistication and airiness. It is a pleasant afternoon snack, an exquisite dessert that is pleasant to consume with both soft drinks and a glass of wine, champagne or whatever you like. We at “Taste it” can guarantee that our recipe is refined, tailored to the most innovative techniques in confectionery and inspired by the most famous masters.