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Orange Ginger Honey Cake

Delicious Orange Ginger Honey Cake for Cozy Days

This Orange Ginger Honey Cake is a delightful seasonal treat brimming with zesty citrus and warm spices, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated, or ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp orange zest or lemon/lime zest
  • 3 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup milk or almond/oat milk
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or sugar alternative
  • 2 tbsp orange juice or lemon juice

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the Orange Ginger Honey Cake. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and freshly grated ginger.
  3. In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, vegetable oil, milk, and zested orange until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Transfer the cake batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. If desired, brush the top of the warm cake with an orange juice glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Zest carefully to avoid the bitter white pith. Ensure to use fresh ginger for the best flavor.

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