Description
These orange ginger honey cakes are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of citrusy orange, warm ginger, and sweet honey flavors. They are moist and aromatic, making them a perfect dessert or snack option.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 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
Optional Glaze:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, honey, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and grated ginger.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Optional glaze: Mix honey and orange juice, then drizzle over the cooled cakes.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg