Zesty Orange Ginger Honey Cake: A Vibrant Citrus Spice Bake

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The mixture might look slightly curdled, but this is normal.
5. 5

   Stir in the plain full-fat yogurt (or sour cream), milk, fresh orange zest, finely grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 cup honey. Mix until just combined.
6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
7. 7

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
8. 8

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before preparing the glaze.
9. 9

   For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more orange juice or powdered sugar if necessary.
10. 10

    While the cake is still warm, pour the glaze evenly over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with additional orange zest or candied ginger if desired.