Orange Ginger Honey Cake
Fragrant citrus cake infused with fresh ginger and sweetened with honey for a moist, flavorful Orange Ginger Honey Cake.
Equipment
- baking pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 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 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and thoroughly grease your baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, honey, and eggs until smooth and well incorporated.
- Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and freshly grated ginger until the mixture is uniform.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to 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 enhanced flavor, brush the warm cake with the honey-orange glaze mixture.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring 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: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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