Description
Enjoy these delightful Orange Ginger Honey Cakes, bursting with fresh ginger and zesty orange flavors, ideal for brunch or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the honey to the creamed mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- Crack in the egg and mix until combined.
- Add the buttermilk, orange zest, orange juice, and grated fresh ginger, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing until just combined after each addition. If using nuts, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans at this point.
- Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it with cooking spray or lining it with paper liners.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before transferring the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve the orange ginger honey cakes at brunch, as a snack, or as a light dessert, optionally pairing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cakes light and fluffy.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of ginger and orange zest to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes