Russian Honey Cake (Medovik) Baking Class

One of the greatest cakes of our time.



2.5 hours Location Mission District Class size 1 on 1 (public classes), 1 to 2   $295 - $350 ($295 for Single student; $350 for Two-person shared cake)
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Making the honey dough.

Making the Honey Dough

After caramelizing the honey, the dough is mixed and ready to go.


Rolling the layers.

Rolling the Layers

Each layer is rolled out 1-2mm thick.


The baked layers.

The Baked Layers

Cake layers are trimmed and cooled so we can start filling.


Stacking with honey sour cream.

Stacking with Honey Sour Cream

Multiple layers of whipped honeyed sour cream are layered together before coating in cake crumbs.


Finished layers cake.

Finished Layers Cake

After 24 hours the final cake is ready to eat! The sweetened honey cream has worked it's way into the cake layers for a moist, lightly sweet and indulgent finish.


This class features the classic honey cake known as Medovik. It's multiple layers of caramelized honey cake sandwiched with layers of rich sour cream and honey whipped cream and then covered in honey cake crumbs. The layers are baked individually one at a time and once assembled, it sits for 24 hours, which allows the cake and the icing to meld into the most tender and rich layers. It is an absolute triumph of flavors and texture.
In class, you will learn to caramelize the honey and create the honey dough. We'll show you how each layer is rolled out only 1-2 mm thick and quickly baked in a hot oven, then shaped and cooled. From there we create the filling and begin the layering process. Your instructor will show you all the tools, tips and tricks needed to get a neat and symmetrical cake. We will finish decorating with the crispy cake crumbs before boxing up your finished cake to take home. As well, we will have a sample of the honey cake to try.
We teach this class either one-on-one with the instructor or with two students working on a cake together.

Upcoming dates for Russian Honey Cake (Medovik) Baking Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 4:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 28 Dec 2026 and 3 Jan 2027.

  • Mon, Dec 28 2026, 10:30am-1pm
  • Sun, Jan 3 2027, 10:30am-1pm
What you'll get
You will take home your finished Medovik that feeds 6-8 people. All materials, recipes and take-home boxes are included. As well, we will sample the cake at the end of class.
Knowledge required
All levels welcome. Please note our classes are for adults only.
What to bring
We provide everything for the class.

FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Sorry, our menu is set and we can't adapt it for dietary requirements. If you have a food allergy, please message us before booking.
Location

1374 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA

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Richard has been teaching culinary classes in the Bay Area for over 20 years. He was the founder and head chef of Baking Arts and now teaches small group classes from his home in San Francisco.
Richard's focus is to demystify cooking and make it accessible and exciting for home chefs. He focuses on foundational cooking techniques that will allow you to flawlessly recreate his class recipes at home.

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