Gentle Orange-Scented, Gingered Honey Cake Recipe

Name: Gentle Orange-Scented, Gingered Honey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons in total of the following spices: allspice, ground ginger, cloves and nutmeg.; a few grinds of freshly-ground black pepper (optional but good); 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup safflower oil; 4 large eggs; 1 cup plus 2T honey, warmed; 1 cup strong coffee, still warm; grated zest and juice of one large orange; 1 tablespoon candied ginger, chopped (more if you love candied ginger OR same amount of candied orange peel; 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons in total of the following spices: allspice, ground ginger, cloves and nutmeg.
a few grinds of freshly-ground black pepper (optional but good)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup safflower oil
4 large eggs
1 cup plus 2T honey, warmed
1 cup strong coffee, still warm
grated zest and juice of one large orange
1 tablespoon candied ginger, chopped (more if you love candied ginger OR same amount of candied orange peel
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Pre-heat oven to 325u00b0. Grease and flour a large 15 x 10 roasting or baking pan and line with parchment paper. Grease and flour paper.
2
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and ground spices together onto a sheet of wax paper. Set aside.
3
Combine coffee, honey and oil in a bowl. Beat well to combine.
4
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add sugars and beat until thoroughly combined.
5
In 3 additions, add flour mixture alternately with coffee/honey/oil mixture to egg mixture, mixing after each addition just until incorporated. Stir in minced ginger and optional walnuts. Scrape into pan, bake 45 to 60 minutes, until cake smells fragrant and moist crumbs adhere to a toothpick inserted in the center. Allow to cool 10 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire rack. Allow to cool completely and remove parchment carefully.
6
Cut into squares and serve, preferably after it has mellowed for a day.

1688

kcal

Calories

Fat

265

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gentle Orange-Scented, Gingered Honey Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gentle Orange-Scented, Gingered Honey Cake

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