Medovik (Russian: медови́к [mʲɪdɐˈvʲik]; from мед, 'honey', Ukrainian: медовик [medovyk]) is a layer cake popular in countries of the former Soviet Union.

While the thin layers harden shortly after coming out of the oven, the moisture of the filling softens it again over time.

[3] There are many recipes and variations of this cake, but the main ingredient is honey, giving it its characteristic taste and flavor.

One day a young new confectioner in the imperial kitchen, unaware of the empress's dislike, baked a new cake with honey and thick sour cream.

Surprisingly, and unaware of the honey content, Empress Elizabeth immediately fell in love with it.