Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Orange Ginger Honey Cakes, where soft, fluffy layers merge the spicy warmth of ginger with the sweetness of honey and a bright citrus touch from fresh orange zest. Perfect for any occasion, these cakes not only elevate your dessert table but also create a cozy atmosphere in your kitchen. Simple to make, they are a treat that will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and sugar until airy.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, honey, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while stirring gently until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg