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Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Orange Ginger Honey Cakes

Delicious Orange Ginger Honey Cakes made with brown butter, orange juice, and honey, perfect for gifting during the holidays.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cakes
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-inch mini loaf pans
  • stand mixer
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 9 oz all purpose flour
  • 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

Wet Ingredients

  • 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
 

Baking 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 and foamy, and turns 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, scraping 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 aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent over browning.
  • Place pans on cooling rack to completely cool before removing.

Notes

These cakes are perfect for gifting during the holiday season, thanks to their rich flavors and unique ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brown butter cakes, gift cakes, holiday cakes, Orange Ginger Honey Cakes
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