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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Delicious Orange Ginger Honey Cakes for a Festive Treat

These Orange Ginger Honey Cakes combine zesty citrus and spicy ginger for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: General
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 3 cups Fresh Oranges Juice and zest recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh or ground
  • 1/2 cup Honey Raw, unfiltered preferred
  • 2 cups Flour Weigh for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness
  • 2 large Eggs Flaxseed egg or applesauce for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Butter (or oil) Browned butter adds flavor
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for smoothness
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Fresh juice recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Zest Avoid bitter white pith

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking pans
  • oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pans.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Combine fresh orange juice, zest, honey, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and ginger.
  4. Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fill the pans and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the optional glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cakes before serving.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate if glazed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cakes are great for sharing and can be adjusted for various dietary needs.

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