Description
Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of orange, ginger, and honey for a unique and tasty dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the honey and mix until well combined.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the orange juice and orange zest, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped crystallized ginger.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor.
- You can also substitute the orange juice with lemon juice for a different citrusy taste.
- Enjoy these cakes as a delightful snack or a sweet addition to breakfast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg