Orange Ginger Honey Cakes
Moist, spiced mini cakes made with honey, fresh orange zest, and warm ginger for a cozy citrus dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Muffin tin or cake molds
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup honey
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs large
- 1 tbsp orange zest fresh
- 0.5 cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line baking pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter, honey, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest and vanilla.
- Combine orange juice and milk in a small bowl.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and liquid to batter, beginning and ending with dry.
- Divide batter evenly into pans and bake 18–22 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then brush with honey glaze if desired.
Notes
These cakes freeze well and stay moist for days thanks to the honey and citrus.