Orange Ginger Honey Cakes
Delicious Orange Ginger Honey Cakes made with brown butter, orange juice, and ground ginger, perfect for holidays.
Equipment
- 6-inch mini-loaf pans
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 250 grams all purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons 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
Wet Ingredients
- 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
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃) and prepare four 6-inch mini loaf pans.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place pans on cooling rack to completely cool before removing.
Notes
Use quality honey for the best flavor. Allow browned butter to cool to room temperature before mixing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mini loafCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!