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orange ginger honey cakes

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These Orange Ginger Honey Cakes are moist, fragrant mini loaves made with browned butter, honey, fresh ginger, and orange zest. Perfect for the holidays, they balance citrus brightness with warm spice, making them ideal for gifting or enjoying with tea.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 mini loaves
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

250 grams all-purpose flour

1.5 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 2 teaspoons ground ginger)

1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (zest of one orange)

113 grams unsalted butter, browned

270 grams honey

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

125 grams whole milk

2 large eggs, room temperature

50 grams granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease four 6-inch mini loaf pans with butter, flour, or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and orange zest.
  3. Brown the butter: melt butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty. Transfer to a bowl and cool.
  4. In a stand mixer, combine browned butter, honey, orange juice, milk, sugar, and lightly beaten eggs. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until a smooth batter forms. Scrape sides as needed.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Place pans on a baking sheet and bake 28–30 minutes, covering with foil halfway to prevent over-browning.
  8. Check doneness with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, the cakes are ready.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before removing from pans.

Notes

  • Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves for extra holiday spice.
  • Stir in walnuts or pecans for added texture.
  • Top with an orange glaze for extra sweetness.
  • Bake in muffin tins for individual servings.
  • Cakes freeze well for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly.

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