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Orange and Honey Blossom Cake

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This orange and honey blossom cake is soft, moist, and fragrant, combining fresh orange juice and zest with floral honey and orange blossom water. It’s simple to make yet perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired

Ingredients

  • 250 g plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
  • 180 g runny honey
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 120 ml vegetable oil or mild olive oil
  • 180 ml fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp finely grated orange zest
  • 2 tsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the honey syrup:

  • 80 ml fresh orange juice
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp orange blossom water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a 22 cm round cake tin with baking paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, caster sugar, and eggs until pale and well combined.
  4. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
  5. Add orange juice, orange zest, orange blossom water, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until incorporated.
  6. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. While baking, heat orange juice and honey for the syrup in a small saucepan. Once combined, remove from heat and stir in orange blossom water.
  10. Once cake is done, prick the surface with a skewer and pour the warm syrup over the hot cake.
  11. Let the cake absorb the syrup and cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add chopped pistachios or almonds for texture.
  • Substitute cardamom with cinnamon or ginger.
  • Use a loaf tin and extend baking time to 50–55 minutes.
  • Drizzle with an orange glaze for extra sweetness.
  • The cake is dairy-free and freezes well in slices.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/orange-and-honey-blossom-cake/