Description
These Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are mini sponge cakes infused with bright orange zest, warm ginger spice, and natural sweetness from honey. Perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or mini cake molds.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, honey, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- You can substitute ground ginger with freshly grated ginger for a stronger kick.
- These cakes can be glazed with a light honey-orange syrup for added sweetness and shine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
