Go Back
+ servings
Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Deliciously rich Orange Ginger Honey Cakes made with brown butter and fresh ingredients, a perfect holiday gift!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Stand Mixer
  • Small skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Loaf pans
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 9 oz all purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest zest of one orange
  • 4 oz unsalted butter browned
  • 9.6 oz honey
  • 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 4.5 oz whole milk
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 oz granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃) and prepare four 6-inch mini loaf pans (spray with non-stick spray or a thin coating of butter and flour).
  • In a medium bowl, hand whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and orange zest.
  • Brown your butter by placing in a small skillet on medium heat. Stir until butter is melted. Continue to stir and heat until butter is foamy and brownish in color.
  • Pour the warm brown butter into the bowl of stand mixer. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
  • Next, add the honey, orange juice, milk, sugar, and slightly beaten eggs into the mixing bowl with the browned butter. Mix on medium speed using the paddle attachment until smooth.
  • Slowly spoon in flour mixture on medium speed until a cake batter is formed. (scrape sides and bottom of bowl to incorporate all ingredients.)
  • Divide batter amongst the four pans.
  • Place pans on cookie sheet and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. (Cover loaves with a sheet of aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent over browning.)
  • Place pans on cooling rack to completely cool before removing.

Notes

The butter should be browned carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ginger cakes, holiday dessert, honey cakes, orange cakes, Orange Ginger Honey Cakes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!