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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes – Soft, Fragrant, Naturally Sweetened

Soft honey-sweetened cakes infused with orange zest and warming ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.75 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

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 smooth.
  4. Add eggs, orange zest, and juice.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes until set.

Notes

Drizzle with honey-orange glaze for extra moisture.