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Orange Ginger Honey Cake | Moist, Spiced & Citrusy

Orange Ginger Honey Cake | A Moist Spiced Citrus Delight

A moist and spiced cake infused with zesty orange and warm ginger—perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger can be used.
  • Zest of 1 large orange Orange Zest Use a microplane for fine zest.
  • 1 cup Honey Maple syrup can be a vegan alternative.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flax eggs or applesauce for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with coconut oil.

Equipment

  • round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and orange zest.
  3. In another bowl, mix honey, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Once baked, cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and check for doneness with a toothpick.

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