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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Deliciously Moist Orange Ginger Honey Cakes to Brighten Your Day

These Orange Ginger Honey Cakes combine sweet citrus, warm ginger, and honey, creating a delightful dessert that's adaptable for any dietary need.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 pieces Fresh Oranges Zest and juice needed
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated fresh ginger preferred
  • ½ cup Honey Raw, unfiltered honey is ideal
  • 1 ½ cups Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • ½ cup Butter Melted; brown butter can enhance flavor
  • 2 pieces Eggs Flaxseed eggs or applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Must be fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Frosting Optional; add citrus zest for freshness
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans add texture
  • ½ cup Dried Fruit Raisins or dried cranberries for fruitiness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cake tins
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake tins by lining with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
  2. In a mixing bowl, zest and juice the oranges to gather about ½ cup of orange juice, then mix with honey and melted butter until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and grated ginger until uniform.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake tins and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Once baked, cool cakes in pans for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cakes are versatile and can be modified for gluten-free or vegan diets. They also make great gifts.

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