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Orange Ginger Honey Cake

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A delightful dessert that perfectly combines warm spices, zesty citrus, and a touch of sweetness that’s simply irresistible.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup raw honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • Optional: 2 tbsp honey for glaze
  • Optional: 2 tbsp orange juice for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl, whisking together the melted butter and honey until smooth, then adding eggs, orange juice, zest, and grated ginger.
  4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and level the top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the optional glaze by whisking together honey and orange juice, then drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Pair with fresh fruits or whipped cream for serving. Can also be made into a bundt cake or with added nuts for texture.

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Keywords: cake, orange, ginger, honey, dessert, baking

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