Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup honey
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– Zest of 1 orange
– ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
– ½ teaspoon salt
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Creating Delightful Orange Ginger Honey Cakes is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Honey: Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, followed by the honey. Mix until fully combined.
5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice until well blended.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix!
7. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then gently turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 3g