Honey Orange Ginger Cake
A tender, spice-kissed cake sweetened with honey and brightened by fresh orange juice and zest—perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup raw honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
Optional Glaze:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, honey, and eggs.
- Stir in orange juice, zest, and grated ginger.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/honey-orange-ginger-cake/
Notes
- Use full-fat dairy or a creamy plant-based butter for extra richness.
- For a bolder ginger kick, increase grated ginger to 2 tablespoons.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.