Delightful Orange Ginger Cake (Print version)
A moist orange ginger cake with fresh citrus, warm spice, honey, and a simple orange glaze.
# Ingredients:
For the cake
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1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest, from 2 large oranges
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
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1/3 cup (80 ml) neutral oil
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1/4 cup (85 g) honey
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1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, plus more as needed
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1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
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1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and lightly grease the parchment.
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Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
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In a large bowl, rub the orange zest into the granulated sugar with your fingertips until fragrant and lightly orange.
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Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, honey, orange juice, fresh ginger, and vanilla to the orange sugar. Whisk until smooth.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top springs back and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack and let it cool fully before glazing.
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Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth and pourable. Spoon over the cooled cake and sprinkle with candied ginger if using.
# Good to know:
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Use fresh orange zest for the strongest citrus flavor.
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Best served at room temperature after the glaze has set.
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The unglazed cake can be made 1 day ahead.