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orange ginger honey cakes

Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

A moist, fragrant cake made with orange zest, honey, and ginger. Perfect for tea time or holiday gifting!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • - Grater/zester
  • - Baking pan
  • - Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • - 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
  • **Optional Glaze:**
  • - 2 tbsp honey
  • - 2 tbsp orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • In a second bowl, whisk butter, honey, and eggs.
  • Stir in orange juice, zest, and fresh ginger.
  • Gently fold wet and dry mixtures together.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
  • Brush glaze over cake while warm.
  • Let cool before serving.

Notes

- Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Try mini versions in cupcake molds.
- Add orange extract for extra zing!
Keyword orange ginger honey cakes