Description

This moist and flavorful Orange Ginger Cake blends fresh citrus with warming spices and natural sweetness from raw honey. Easy to bake and topped with a honey-orange glaze, it’s perfect for dessert or tea time.

Ingredients

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 glaze: 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp orange juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease pan.
Whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, honey, and eggs.
Stir in orange juice, zest, and grated ginger.
Fold dry ingredients into wet until combined.
Pour batter into pan and bake 40-45 minutes.
Optional: brush warm cake with honey-orange glaze.
Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
Avoid overmixing batter.
Store covered at room temp up to 3 days or freeze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert, cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American