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Delightful Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Soft, moist honey cakes infused with fresh orange zest and warm ginger spice, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 10 mini cakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 orange zest from 1 orange
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.66 cup honey
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Muffin tin or mini cake molds
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking molds.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and honey until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix in yogurt and orange juice.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes until set. Cool before serving.

Notes

These cakes stay moist for days thanks to honey. Perfect for brunch or dessert tables.