Honey Biskvit

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs 6 large eggs
• 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 150g (1/2 cup) honey 150g (1/2 cup) honey
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
• Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 52g, 32g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. 3.
   Gradually add the flour to the egg mixture, folding gently until well combined.
4. 4.
   Stir in the vanilla extract and honey, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. 5.
   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. 6.
   Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7.
   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. 8.
   Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. 9.
   Serve the Honey Biskvit plain or with a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Eggs — Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before using them in the recipe to ensure better volume when beating them with sugar.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
• For a more festive touch, drizzle the cooled cake with a honey glaze made by mixing honey and lemon juice.
• If you prefer a denser texture, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour.

Serving advice

Serve the Honey Biskvit as a delightful dessert after a Croatian-inspired meal. It pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can garnish the cake with fresh berries or a sprig of mint. Serve it on a decorative cake stand for an elegant touch.