Description
A moist and flavorful cake featuring the perfect blend of orange, ginger, and honey. This spiced dessert is ideal for holidays, afternoon tea, or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup raw honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp honey for glaze
- 2 tbsp orange juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking pan
- Whisk dry ingredients together
- Mix butter honey and eggs
- Add orange juice zest and fresh ginger
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes
- Brush with honey orange glaze while warm
- Cool for 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack
Notes
- Increase orange zest for stronger citrus flavor
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Store in airtight container for 3 days
- Freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 170
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 49
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55