Description
Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are a delightful fusion of warm ginger spice and zesty orange flavor, creating a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these moist cakes will impress with their aromatic essence and tender crumb. The use of natural honey as a sweetener adds depth to each bite while keeping the dessert on the healthier side. Serve them on their own, enjoy with tea, or pair with ice cream for an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: honey, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vegetable oil until fully combined.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg