Orange Ginger Honey Cake Recipe
This Orange Ginger Honey Cake is a delightful treat that combines the warmth of ginger, the sweetness of honey, and the tanginess of fresh orange. It’s a moist and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of 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 tbsp grated fresh ginger
Optional Glaze:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, honey, and eggs. Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and grated ginger.
- Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Glaze: For extra flavor, brush the cake with the optional honey-orange glaze while warm.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Orange Ginger Honey Cake, Dessert, Baking, Ginger Cake, Orange Cake, Honey Cake
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