Description
Moist and fragrant mini cakes infused with orange zest, ginger, and honey—perfect for tea time, holidays, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or mini bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter with honey and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Use lemon zest and juice for a citrus variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat briefly in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if desired.
To prevent sticking, grease and lightly flour the pan, especially for mini bundt pans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
