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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Delight in these moist and fragrant Orange Ginger Honey Cakes, a perfect balance of citrusy brightness, warm ginger, and sweet honey. Ideal for a cozy dessert or a special treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest
  • 1/2 cup Fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Milk
Honey Glaze
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Muffin tin or small cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin or small cake pans. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger in a bowl.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in honey and orange zest.
Combine
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice and milk, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups or cake pans. Bake for 18-22 minutes for muffins, or 20-25 minutes for small cakes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Glaze
  1. While cakes cool, whisk together honey, orange juice, and powdered sugar for the glaze until smooth.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cakes before serving.

Notes

For an extra zing, add 1/2 teaspoon of finely grated fresh ginger to the batter. These cakes are best enjoyed on the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.