Description
Fragrant, moist, and kissed with citrus — these Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are the perfect blend of sweet and spice! With a hint of warmth from fresh ginger and the bright zest of orange, they make a stunning dessert or tea-time treat that will impress every guest.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup milk
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp honey
Optional garnish: candied orange peel or crystallized ginger
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or mini bundt pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, beat butter, honey, and brown sugar until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, followed by grated ginger and orange zest.
5. Mix in orange juice and milk.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Divide batter evenly among prepared cups.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cakes.
11. Top with candied orange peel or crystallized ginger for a beautiful finish.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract or swap honey for maple syrup.
Use silicone molds for easy release and perfect shape.
These cakes freeze beautifully — glaze after thawing.
Perfect for brunches, holidays, or an elegant afternoon tea spread!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert, Tea Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, American-European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg