Honey Cake with Orange Glaze

Ingredients and Weight: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1/2 cup honey - 1 cup buttermilk - 1 orange, zested and juiced

Preparation Time: - 20 minutes

Cooking Time: - 30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level: - 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the honey.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the honey mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information: - Per serving: 400 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated), 55g carbohydrates (32g sugar), 4g protein

Dish Characteristics: - Moist and tender honey cake with a subtle spice blend. - Orange glaze adds a bright and tangy flavor. - Perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

User Comments: - "This cake was a hit with my family! The orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch." - Sarah - "I love the combination of honey and orange. This cake is both delicious and elegant." - Emily - "I'm not usually a fan of honey cake, but this one was so good I had to go back for seconds!" - John

Special Precautions and Tips: - Do not overmix the batter, as this can toughen the cake. - If the glaze is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. - Let the cake cool completely before applying the glaze.