Gingered Honey Cake with Fresh Honey
A moist, aromatic honey cake infused with fresh orange zest and warm ground ginger, finished with a nutty browned butter base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 mini loaves
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp orange zest
8 tbsp unsalted butter (browned)
3/4 cup raw honey
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/2 cup almond milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease mini loaf pans.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, soda, ginger, and zest in a bowl.
3. Brown butter in a skillet until amber; pour into a large bowl.
4. Whisk honey, juice, milk, sugar, and eggs into the butter.
5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until a smooth batter forms.
6. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–35 minutes.
7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use local raw honey for the best floral depth.
Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning the solids.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain moisture.