Description
This Sticky Orange Ginger Cake with Caramel Glaze is a wonderfully moist homemade cake bursting with fresh orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and warm ginger spice. Finished with a silky orange-infused caramel glaze, it’s the perfect dessert for holidays, afternoon tea, family gatherings, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
200 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
200 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
100 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
120 ml (1/2 cup) milk
120 ml (1/2 cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Glaze:
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
Optional Garnish:
Fresh orange zest
Candied orange peel
Chopped crystallized ginger
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients with the milk and orange juice, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. For the glaze, cook the sugar, butter, heavy cream, and salt in a saucepan until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
10. Pour the warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with fresh orange zest or candied orange peel before serving.
Notes
Fresh orange juice gives the brightest citrus flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
Watch the caramel carefully to prevent burning.
Allow the glaze to cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 68mg