Description
Moist and flavorful, these orange ginger honey cakes are made with browned butter, citrus zest, and warm ginger spice—perfect for snacking, gifting, or cozy tea time.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger or 1½ tsp ground ginger
Zest of 1 orange (~1 tbsp)
8 tbsp unsalted butter, browned and cooled
¾ cup honey (preferably raw/local)
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
½ cup milk (whole or almond milk)
2 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease four 6″ mini loaf pans or one 9×5″ loaf pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and orange zest.
In a saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Let it cool.
In a mixer or large bowl, beat cooled butter, honey, orange juice, milk, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
Fold in dry ingredients just until combined—do not overmix.
Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
Bake for 28–35 minutes, covering loosely with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning.
Cool in pans, then remove and serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: drizzle with extra honey or top with butter.
Notes
Can be made in a single loaf pan: bake 40–45 minutes and test with a toothpick.
Use fresh ginger for a brighter, spicier profile; ground ginger for a more mellow warmth.
Wrap and freeze up to 3 months for gifting or meal-prep.
Delicious with citrus glaze, honey-butter, or cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28–35 minutes (or 40–45 minutes for 9×5″ loaf)
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
