Orange Ginger Honey Cake
A moist and flavorful cake featuring the perfect blend of orange, ginger, and honey. This spiced dessert is ideal for holidays, afternoon tea, or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 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 to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, honey, and eggs.
- Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and grated ginger.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For extra flavor, brush the cake with the optional honey-orange glaze while warm.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added citrus flavor, increase the orange zest or add a few drops of orange extract.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a citrus glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.