Description
These Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are soft, moist, and drenched in a warm honey glaze. Infused with citrus zest and a hint of ginger, they’re the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and bright.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini bundt or muffin pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugar, and honey until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest, grated ginger, and orange juice.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared pans, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a small saucepan, warm honey and orange juice to make the glaze. Brush over warm cakes and let soak in.
- Top with extra orange zest and serve slightly warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Orange Ginger Honey Cakes