Description

Moist and tender honey cakes with bright orange zest and warming ginger, perfect for a cozy dessert or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
½ cup honey (170g)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (115g)
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup whole milk (120ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
Optional: chopped crystallized ginger or toasted pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Zest the orange, melt the butter, and bring eggs and milk to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs with honey, sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth and glossy.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. If using, fold in or sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger or toasted pecans.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: brush the top with warmed honey for a glossy finish before serving.

Notes

Use fresh orange zest for best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Bring eggs and milk to room temperature before mixing. Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature. Let the cake cool properly to avoid sogginess. Optional add-ins like crystallized ginger or toasted pecans add texture and flavor. Brush with warmed honey after baking for a glossy finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of t
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 120
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: orange ginger honey cake, honey cake, moist cake, ginger dessert, orange zest cake, easy dessert, autumn dessert