Orange Honey Cake
Delight your taste buds with this Orange Honey Cake, a fragrant and moist dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of honey with the bright, citrusy notes of freshly squeezed orange juice and zest. Enhanced with a hint of warm cinnamon and a light, fluffy crumb, this cake is a breeze to prepare in just under an hour, making it an ideal treat for both casual gatherings and special occasions. The recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour and unsalted butter with natural sweetness from honey, elevating it to a wholesome homemade favorite. For an elegant finishing touch, dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving. Whether enjoyed as a simple afternoon snack or a stunning dessert centerpiece, this Orange Honey Cake is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups Honey
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (from one orange)
- 0.25 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, honey, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, milk, and vanilla extract. The mixture may appear slightly curdled, but this is normal.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has fully cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.8 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 824 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 2117 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.1 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 938 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
