Orange Ginger Honey Cakes Recipe
These delightful Orange Ginger Honey Cakes Recipe combine warm spices with citrus brightness. The recipe creates moist, flavorful mini cakes perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Muffin tin (12 cups)
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
- Rubber spatula
- Fine grater (for zest)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large orange zested
- 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together.
- Cream butter and honey until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
- Mix in orange zest and fresh grated ginger.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to mixture.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor intensity.
- Don't overmix batter to keep cakes tender and light.
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more easily and evenly.
- Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in center.
- Store covered cakes at room temperature for three days.