Honey and Kefir Kovrizhka Cake with Jam

Name: Honey and Kefir Kovrizhka Cake with Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 slices
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 tbsp honey; 1 cup kefir; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 100 g butter; 2–3 tbsp thick jam; 1 pinch salt; to taste ground cinnamon and vanilla

A soft honey and kefir sheet cake with jam, butter and warm spices.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 1 hrMakes 10 slices

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Honey and Kefir Kovrizhka Cake is a soft honey and kefir sheet cake with jam, butter and warm spices. This English recipe is based on the original article, “Honey and Kefir Kovrizhka Cake,” and keeps its main ingredients and cooking sequence. Read the ingredient list first, then prepare the equipment and work through the steps in order. Use thick jam so the batter does not become watery. Serve a slice with tea or coffee. The indicated times are practical estimates: the size of your pan or appliance, the thickness of the ingredients and any resting or cooling period can change when the dish is ready. Use the doneness cue in the instructions and follow the storage note if you have leftovers.

How to tell when it is ready

Bake 30–40 minutes until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Tips

Use thick jam so the batter does not become watery.
Measure the ingredients before starting.
Follow the texture and doneness cues in the method; appliance settings and ingredient size vary.
Review the ingredient options before making substitutions.

Troubleshooting

Use thick jam so the batter does not become watery.
Check the measured ingredients and cooking cue if the texture differs from the recipe.

Serving suggestions

Serve a slice with tea or coffee.
Serve at the temperature stated in the final step.
Store any leftovers using the storage directions below.

Storage

Cover at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Honey and Kefir Kovrizhka Cake is ready to serve when the final cooking and cooling cues have been met.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Honey and Kefir Kovrizhka Cake with Jam