Hello from the hive kitchen. We are thrilled to bring an impressive layered cake to you that is perhaps a bit more involved, but so worth the effort. Today's recipe comes from Marina at Everything Marina and is a layered cake called a medovic featuring our beloved honey. 
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Honey Cake Medovic
Equipment

• 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer
• 1 large sauce pan
• 1 spatula

IngredientsIngredients for cake layers

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 stick unsalted butter ( 113 gr)
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon baking soda

Sour cream Frosting

• 16 oz sour cream (454 gr)
• 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
• 2 cups heavy cream

InstructionsHow to make Honey Medovik Cake Layers

• In a medium saucepan, whisk eggs and granulated sugar. 
• Add unsalted butter and honey. 
• Put saucepan over medium/low heat and melt butter and sugar, whisking occasionally (about 3-5 minutes). Do not boil the mixture, as you may end up with scrambled eggs. 
• Remove from heat and add baking soda. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes. 
• Fold in sifted all-purpose flour with a spatula. The dough should be clay consistency. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. 
• Divide cake dough into pieces. Roll each piece into a thin 9” circle (about 1/8” thick) on the parchment paper.  Sprinkle the top with a little flour that will keep the dough from sticking to a rolling pin. 
• Place a 9” pot cover or plate over the rolled dough and cut a circle. Remove the scraps away from the circle, but keep being baked together. Using a fork, make holes in the circle. 
• Transfer parchment paper with the rolled circle and scraps to a large sheet and bake at 350F for 4-5 minutes or until golden. 
• Transfer the baked circle to a wire rack and let it cool completely before stocking. Repeat with the remaining layers.

How to make Sour Cream Frosting

• In the mixing bowl add sour cream and sifted powdered sugar. Whip until all combines. 
• Add heavy cream and whip again for about 1-2 minutes. Transfer the cream to a pastry bag. Refrigerate until ready to use. 

How to assemble Honey Medovik Cake

• Spread the cream on the cake layer and press gently with another layer. Repeat with all layers. 
• Frost the top and sides with cream. 
• Place scraps into a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pan. You can also pulse scraps in a food processor or Thermomix until you have fine crumbs. 
• Dust the top and sides of the cake with crumbs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. 

NotesGet all ingredients and tools ready before baking.Bake a double batch of honey cake layers and freeze the layers themselves.  

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IN THE HIVE: 
- Bees are in their winter cluster this month and there will be no egg laying activity.
EQUIPMENT:
- Take inventory of your equipment and supplies.
​- Do any cleaining and sterilization that is needed.
- Purchase equipment, build and or paint new hive boxes.
- Refresh any old equipment.
BEE YARD & ENVIRONMENT:
- Make sure hive entrances are clear of ice to help with ventilation. Leave any snow around the entrance of the hive body, it can help to insulate the hive. 
LOOKING AHEAD:
This is a great time to look back at your records, assess what went well this past season and what needs improvement.
-Plan for the upcoming year.
-Make a wishlist of supplies and equipment.
-Read some beekeeping books or articles.