orange ginger honey cakes
A moist and flavorful cake featuring the perfect blend of orange, ginger, and honey, ideal for holidays and special occasions.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- a pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup raw honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Optional Glaze
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, honey, and eggs.
- Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and grated ginger.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For extra flavor, brush the cake with the optional honey-orange glaze while warm.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added citrus flavor, increase the orange zest or add a few drops of orange extract. This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a citrus glaze. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 285kcal
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