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Orange Ginger Honey Cake

This moist Orange Ginger Honey Cake is infused with bright citrus, warm ginger, and rich honey. An easy one-bowl cake that fills your kitchen with cozy aroma and makes the perfect dessert for holidays, brunch, or afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Orange Ginger Honey Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves optional
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice fresh squeezed preferred
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil canola, avocado, or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water hot

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the honey, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, neutral oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk until the batter is smooth and just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Slowly pour in the hot water while whisking until the batter becomes thin and glossy.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top if needed.
  7. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the cake is risen, golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Optional: while still slightly warm, brush the top with a little extra honey or an orange syrup for added shine and flavor.

Notes

For the best flavor, bake this Orange Ginger Honey Cake a day ahead and let it rest covered at room temperature. The spices and citrus deepen beautifully overnight. You can also add a simple orange glaze or candied orange slices for an elegant finish.