Orange Ginger Honey Cakes – Moist, Flavorful & Perfectly Spiced
Indulge in the warm, zesty flavors of these Orange Ginger Honey Cakes! Light, moist, and perfectly spiced with fresh orange and ginger, then sweetened with natural honey, these cakes are ideal for breakfast, tea time, or dessert. Easy to bake, elegant, and full of cozy, aromatic flavor—everyone will love them!
Equipment
- Mini loaf or muffin pans
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Grater (for orange zest)
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ cup milk
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar or orange glaze
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Candied ginger or orange slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 325°F (165°C). Grease or line mini loaf pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in honey, orange juice, and zest.
- Combine: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Allow cakes to cool 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve plain, with a glaze, or topped with whipped cream/ice cream.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with tea or coffee; top with whipped cream, ice cream, or candied ginger; garnish with fresh orange slices.
- Storage: Room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerated up to a week.
- Freezing: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and warm before serving.
- Reheating: Microwave briefly or warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes.
- Variations: Mini bundt cakes, orange glaze drizzle, spiced version with cloves/nutmeg, vegan option with flax eggs and plant-based milk/butter.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Spice Level: Adjust ginger or add crystallized ginger for more warmth.