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Unforgettable Orange Ginger Honey Cake

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A delightful cake blending orange and ginger for a perfect balance of sweet and spice, enhanced with honey.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup raw honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp honey (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, raw honey, eggs, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and grated ginger.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking together honey and orange juice, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
  9. Slice and serve, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Can be made in advance and stores well at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: cake, orange, ginger, honey, dessert, baking

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