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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

These delightful Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are perfectly spiced with ground ginger and brightened with fresh orange zest. Topped with a sweet honey glaze, they are a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cakes
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Whole milk
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest from 1 large orange
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
Honey Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Zester
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and ground ginger until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined after each addition.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Honey Glaze
  1. While the cakes are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, honey, and fresh orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Once the cakes are completely cool, drizzle the honey glaze over each cake.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and becoming too thin.