Description
Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are a delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of oranges with the warmth of ginger and the sweetness of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, honey, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice and grated orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For an extra touch, drizzle with additional honey before serving.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruits for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: orange ginger honey cakes, dessert, baking, sweet treats