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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

These delightful Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are perfectly spiced with a hint of citrus, making them a comforting treat for any occasion. Each cake is moist, flavorful, and often topped with a light glaze.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter 113g, softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest from 1 large orange
  • ½ cup Fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup Milk
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Muffin tin or 9-inch round cake pan
  • Grater
  • Oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mixing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the honey, orange zest, orange juice, and milk until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
Baking & Cooling
  1. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin or pour into the cake pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes for muffins, or 25-30 minutes for a cake, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze (Optional)
  1. If desired, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth for the glaze.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cakes before serving.

Notes

For an extra zing, add candied ginger to the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.