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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Moist, flavorful cakes infused with orange, ginger, and honey, perfect for autumn or holiday treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
Optional Glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet or lightly grease cake molds.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Stir in honey, orange juice, orange zest, and grated fresh ginger until fully combined.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until a soft, smooth batter forms.
  6. Drop batter onto baking sheet or pour into molds, smooth tops slightly.
  7. Bake 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
  8. Optional: Mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over cooled cakes.

Notes

Store cakes in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Fresh ginger gives a more vibrant flavor than powdered ginger.