Orange Ginger Honey Cake
A vibrant and uplifting dessert combining the warmth of ginger, zesty fresh oranges, and natural honey for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 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
- 2 tbsp honey (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the glaze by whisking honey and orange juice together, and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Serve the cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, orange, ginger, honey, dessert, baking