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Orange Ginger Honey Cake

Irresistibly Moist Orange Ginger Honey Cake for All Occasions

A delightful Orange Ginger Honey Cake that balances zesty oranges, warm ginger, and honey sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
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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 substitute with gluten-free flour blend if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger adjust for more spice if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon increase for a spicier profile
  • a pinch Nutmeg optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Melted Butter replace with vegetable oil for dairy-free option
  • ½ cup Raw Honey can be swapped with maple syrup
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ cup Fresh Orange Juice always choose fresh
  • zest from 2 oranges Zest intensifies orange flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger replace with ginger powder if fresh isn't available
Optional Glaze
  • ¼ cup Honey for brushing on warm cake
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice for mixing with honey

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, melt butter and cool slightly; whisk in honey, eggs, orange juice, zest, and grated ginger until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until no flour pockets are visible.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. While baking, prepare the optional glaze by mixing honey and orange juice until smooth. Brush over warm cake.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh orange juice and grated ginger elevates flavor. Gently fold ingredients to keep the cake fluffy. Check doneness at 40 minutes.

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