Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 stick margarine, softened
1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1/2 cup whipped cream
Orange Sauce:
1 cup orange juice
6 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1 cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped
3 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
Honey Tips
Honey Flavors and Colors
Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.
Directions
Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and white pepper. Beat margarine and honey in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in crystallized ginger. Pour batter into a greased and lightly floured 8 inch square pan. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until cake tests done. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream and orange sauce. Serves: 8.
Sauce: In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook orange juice, honey and cinnamon until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ginger and pour over oranges. Yields: 1 1/2 cups.
Sauce: In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook orange juice, honey and cinnamon until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ginger and pour over oranges. Yields: 1 1/2 cups.
