Description
These Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are light, fragrant, and perfectly balanced with citrusy sweetness and warm spice. Made with honey, fresh orange zest, and ginger, they’re a delightful treat for tea time, brunch, or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter, honey, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
5. Mix in orange juice, orange zest, milk, and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups or small cake molds.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, honey, and ginger until smooth.
11. Drizzle over cooled cakes and let set before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of finely chopped candied ginger to the batter.
These cakes stay moist for several days when stored in an airtight container.
Perfect served with tea or topped with whipped cream for a special dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orange ginger honey cakes, tea cakes, citrus desserts, honey glaze cakes, cozy baking recipe