Honey, let’s eat cake: Here's where you can order Medovik in the city

gtgtAla Rasi The Sweet AffairFROM Mira Roadbased chef Kausar Loharrsquos kitchen that specialises in Italian buttercream cakes Berliners and customdesigned cakes comes this version of medovik mdash a cookielike buttery honey sponge cake with cream cheese frosting Chef Lohar also offers curated flavour boxes that highlight single flavours like coffee mango strawberry and moreLog on to alarasi_thesweetaffair to orderCost Rs 1250 for 600 gmgtgt GatrsquoOhOwner and chef Shanaya Dasturrsquos latest addition to the menu is medovik The honey cake comes with a honeykissed mousse layered between sheets of honeycaramel sponge cake that makes for a perfect balance of creamy and crumblyOn Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 8 pmAt Dalamal Chambers 29 Vitthaldas Thackersey Marg ChurchgateCost Rs 1600 petit Rs 3200 grande Rs 5000 grande plusgtgt Caramel WingsPic CourtesyAssad DadanOwned by baker Ashrrita Chinchankar this bakerys version of honey cake comes with fulfilling cream cheese and sour cream It is also available in various sizes and can be customised into 30layer medovik torte or pastries in a boxLog on to caramelwings to order cost Rs 1200 serves two Rs 2999 serves eight Rs 3999 serves 16Ingredientsgtgt 80 gm honey gtgt 1 tbsp cold water gtgt 100 gm butter cooled not softenedgtgt 1 tsp baking soda gtgt 450 gm allpurpose flour gtgt 3 eggs gtgt 150 gm sugar gtgt 80 gm walnutsFor the fillinggtgt 250 gm dulce de lechegtgt 200 gm sour cream gtgt 400 ml whipping cream gtgt A pinch of saltMethodPour 40 gm honey in a clean pan over a mediumlow flame Cook till the honey is frothy and darkens Add cold water and set aside to cool On a double boiler place a large bowl with the butter honey the burnt and cooled honey plus the remaining 40 gm honey eggs and sugar Whisk till the butter melts Add baking soda and whisk again Sift in flour and mix together to make a soft dough If the dough is too soft to work with refrigerate it for 30 minutes Make eight equal parts of the dough and roll them into thin sheets Cut out eightinch diameter layers Reserve the trimmings to use as crumbs on the cake later Pierce the layers with a fork so that they remain flat after baking Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius and bake each layer for seven to eight minutes or until golden Bake the trimmings for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden Cool and process in a blender with walnuts to a fine crumb Whisk dulce de leche salt and sour cream Whip some whipping cream to medium peaks in a bowl Fold both the mixes together Assemble the cake with two tbsp of filling between the layers on the top and the sides Coat with the crumb mixture Refrigerate overnightAshrrita Chinchankar Caramel Wingsgtgt ZimaThis Lebanese joint boasts of a vast dessert menu And while our first recommendation from the menu is the pistachio milk cake we wouldnrsquot give the honey cake a miss eitherOn Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 130 amAt Corner 36th 32nd Road Linking Road Bandra WestCost Rs 450 for a slicegtgt LovecrumbsBaker Umehani Rangwala notes that her medovik suits those who dislike chocolate And wersquod have to agree The honey cake has a creamy texture whose sweetness can be cut with a cup of coffee Thatrsquos what we call perfect balanceLog on to lovecrumbsin to orderCall 8108429266Cost Rs 2200 for one kg Rs 300 for a slicegtgt The Treat TruckBaker Kay Kelly D prefers to use condensed milk with butter for her honey cake for a richer taste against the subtle flavours of the spongeLog on to the_treat_truck to orderCost Rs 400 for a slicegtgt Noir DessertsKnown to serve some great cakes chef Manish Khanna is taking classic flavours up many notches with this new addition His bakery has been quietly serving medovik for a while now Is it Mumbairsquos bestkept secret Yoursquoll have to try some to find outAt Alfredorsquos Juhu Tara RoadCost Rs 250 for a slice and Rs 1000 for half kg