Description
Fragrant and moist little cakes infused with fresh orange, warm ginger, and sweet honey — perfect for tea time or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or freshly grated ginger)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey (preferably raw or natural)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (optional for extra spice)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth. Add fresh ginger if using.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared cake pans and gently tap to level.
6. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cakes are wonderful served warm or at room temperature. For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple orange glaze or dust with powdered sugar. They also freeze well, so you can make them ahead for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg