Description
Experience the delightful combination of sweet honey and zesty orange in these easy-to-make cakes. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress your friends and family!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup honey
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs)
- 2 tablespoons orange gin extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of honey until creamy. Add 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs) and 2 tablespoons of orange gin extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the zest of 1 orange to the wet mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, paired wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: You can experiment by adding nuts such as walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch. Consider topping your cakes with a light orange glaze made of powdered sugar and fresh orange juice for an extra layer of sweetness.