Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Ginger Honey Cakes, a perfect blend of zesty oranges and warm ginger, sweetened naturally with honey. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a unique twist that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether for a cozy afternoon snack, festive gatherings, or tea parties, these moist cakes are sure to impress. With their aromatic flavors and customizable spice levels, you can enjoy them plain or enhance them with toppings like whipped cream or a drizzle of honey. Bake a batch today and savor this deliciously memorable treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or freshly grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (optional for extra spice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine honey, orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg