Orange Ginger Honey Cakes
Delicious Orange Ginger Honey Cakes made with brown butter and fresh ingredients for a rich holiday treat.
Equipment
- 6-inch mini-loaf pans
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 250 grams all purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest zest of one orange
Wet Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter browned
- 270 grams honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 125 grams whole milk
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 50 grams granulated sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃) and prepare four 6-inch mini loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, hand whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and orange zest.
- Brown your butter by placing in a small skillet on medium heat until foamy and brownish.
- Pour the warm brown butter into a stand mixer bowl to cool to room temperature.
- Add honey, orange juice, milk, sugar, and slightly beaten eggs into the mixing bowl with the browned butter.
- Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Slowly spoon in flour mixture until a cake batter is formed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
- Divide batter amongst the four pans.
- Place pans on a cookie sheet and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Place pans on cooling rack to cool completely before removing.
Notes
Use high-quality honey for the best flavor. Allow browned butter to cool to room temperature before mixing with other ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1loafCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
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