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+971 52 456 1712
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This is a Medovik — a Russian-origin layered honey cake that has found a loyal following across the UAE. At Al Thabiah Sweets, we bake ours with thin honey sponge layers stacked together with a light, slightly tangy cream that soaks into the cake as it rests. The result is a soft, moist cake where you taste the honey in every single layer — not just on top, not just in the frosting, but all the way through.
If you have been looking for a proper honey cake in Abu Dhabi — not a sponge cake with honey drizzle, but an actual Medovik built the traditional way — this is it.
Available in two sizes:
A lot of cakes use honey as a sweetener or a finishing drizzle. A Medovik is a different thing entirely. The honey goes into the sponge itself — the layers are baked with honey in the batter, which gives them a distinct amber color and a warm, slightly caramelized flavor that plain sponge cake cannot replicate.
The layers are thin — a traditional Medovik has between six and ten of them — and between each one sits a layer of cream, usually sour cream-based, which balances the sweetness of the honey sponge with a gentle tang. After the cake is assembled, it needs time to rest so the cream softens the layers from the inside out. What you get when you cut into it is something between a mille-feuille and a layer cake — structured but soft, rich but not heavy.
Our Medovik at Al Thabiah follows this traditional build. We do not shortcut the resting time, and we do not use artificial honey flavoring. The honey in this cake is the real thing, and you can tell from the first bite.
For customers who want to know exactly what goes into our honey cake before ordering, here is the breakdown
Each layer is made from a honey-based dough, rolled thin and baked until just set — not dry, not underbaked. The honey caramelizes slightly during baking, which gives the layers their characteristic golden-brown color and warm flavor. The layers on their own have a gentle crunch before assembly, but once the cream is added and the cake rests, they turn soft all the way through.
We use a smooth, lightly sweetened cream between the layers — the kind that absorbs into the sponge without making it soggy. This is where the texture of a good Medovik comes from. Too little cream and the layers stay separate and dry. Too much and the cake becomes heavy. The balance matters, and ours is dialed in.
The outside of our cake is finished with the same cream and decorated with cake crumbs on the sides — the traditional Medovik style. Clean, simple, and lets the flavor do the talking rather than heavy fondant or ganache.
The honey cake at Al Thabiah gets ordered for a range of occasions. It is not tied to one specific celebration — its flavor and appearance work across different settings
The Medovik is an increasingly popular birthday cake choice in Abu Dhabi, especially for people who want something different from the standard chocolate or red velvet. The layered look when cut makes for a great moment at the table.
The 4-portion size is a solid choice for a family dessert after dinner. Not too large, not too small, and genuinely different from what most households make at home.
Because the honey cake travels well and holds its texture for a day after delivery, it works as a gift. If you are sending it as a birthday cake or a celebration gift to someone else in Abu Dhabi, we can deliver it directly to their address.
We take orders for office birthday celebrations and team events. The 8-portion size covers a small team, and we can write a name or message on the cake for the occasion.
Our honey cake in Abu Dhabi comes in two sizes that match the rest of our cake menu
Right for 4 people, a personal birthday treat, or a dessert for a small family dinner.
The standard birthday and celebration size. Serves 8 people comfortably, and the layered cross-section looks great when you cut into it at the table.
Add to cart directly from this page, choose your size, and complete checkout. You will receive order confirmation immediately.
Call us on +971 52 456 1712 — useful if you want to arrange a specific delivery time, add a message, or confirm same-day availability.
We recommend ordering at least 24 to 48 hours in advance. Same-day honey cake delivery in Abu Dhabi may be available depending on timing — call us to confirm.
Every honey cake we send out is baked to order. We do not batch-bake and store. When your order comes in, your cake goes into production — layers baked, assembled, rested, and packed for delivery on the day you choose.
We deliver honey cake across Abu Dhabi — to home addresses, hotel rooms, offices, and event venues. For birthday surprises, we also offer midnight delivery when arranged in advance by phone.
The Medovik holds its texture well for up to 24 hours after delivery when kept refrigerated, which also makes it a reliable option if you are ordering for an event the next day and want to sort it the evening before.
Al Thabiah Sweets has been part of Abu Dhabi’s food scene for over 25 years. Our kitchen bakes daily — nothing sits on a shelf. When your cake arrives, the layers are soft, the cream is fresh, and the honey flavor is exactly what it should be.
We use real honey in our Medovik. Not flavoring, not syrup, not a honey-adjacent ingredient. The honey goes into the batter of each layer, and you taste it the way a proper Medovik is supposed to taste.
If you have ordered a honey cake in Abu Dhabi before and felt like something was off — too sweet, too dry, layers that tasted like plain sponge — this one is different. Come back to us after you try it and we are fairly confident you will know the difference.
It is a Medovik — the Russian-origin layered honey cake — made with multiple thin honey sponge layers and a light cream filling. Traditional in construction, baked fresh for each order.
Our Medovik is built with multiple thin layers in the traditional style. The exact number can vary slightly by size, but the layered cross-section is visible and clean when the cake is cut
Keep it refrigerated. The Medovik holds its texture and flavor for up to 24 hours after delivery when stored properly in the fridge. Take it out 15 to 20 minutes before serving so the cream softens slightly.
Yes. Mention it when you place your order online or let us know by phone. We write names and short messages on the cake as part of the order — no extra charge for a standard message.
Yes. We deliver across Abu Dhabi to homes, hotels, offices, and event venues. For specific area confirmation, call us directly.
Contact us directly to ask about eggless preparation — we accommodate dietary requirements where possible and will confirm availability when you enquire.