Description
Enjoy these moist and tender orange ginger honey cakes, a delightful blend of zesty orange, spicy ginger, and sweet honey. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together the honey and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and any chopped candied ginger if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan or divide evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes for a loaf cake, or 18-22 minutes for muffins, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For an extra glaze, you can mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice and drizzle over the cooled cakes.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- These orange ginger honey cakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a citrus twist, add a bit more orange zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (loaf cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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