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orange ginger honey cakes

Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Moist, fragrant cakes made with citrus, spice, and honey — perfect for cozy gatherings or elegant tea time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • - Cake or Bundt pan
  • - Microplane or zester

Ingredients
  

  • #### Dry
  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tsp baking soda
  • - 1 tsp ground ginger
  • - ½ tsp cinnamon
  • - ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • - Pinch of salt
  • #### Wet
  • - 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
  • Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine butter, honey, and eggs. Add orange juice, zest, and ginger.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  • Pour into pan and bake 40–45 minutes (20–25 for minis).
  • Brush with glaze while warm (optional).
  • Cool and serve.

Notes

- For stronger flavor, add orange extract
- Use muffin tins for single-serve versions
- Freezer-friendly up to 3 months
Keyword orange ginger honey cakes