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Orange Blossom Honey Cake — traditional dish from Orlando, United States
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾46gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️80 gServing

* Per serving · 80 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs 🥛 Dairy

Orange Blossom Honey Cake

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A sweet cake made with local orange blossom honey.

Why try it?

This cake represents Florida's deep connection to orange agriculture. It's a sweet reminder of the abundant orange groves found throughout the state and embodies the sunshine state's citrus-laden heritage.

How it tastes

The cake offers a moist texture with a rich honey aroma, where the subtle floral notes of orange blossom are complemented by its sweetness. It's typically enjoyed as a dessert or with afternoon tea.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

The Orange Blossom Honey Cake became popular in the 20th century as Florida cultivated its reputation for high-quality citrus products. Bakers in Orlando began to integrate local honey into traditional cake recipes, creating this fragrant dessert.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 🍯 100 g orange blossom honey
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🥚 2 large eggs
  • 🌾 10 g baking powder
  • 🥣 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 🍋 10 g orange zest

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a cake tin.
  2. 2 Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3 Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the honey, vanilla, and orange zest.
  4. 4 Sift in the flour and baking powder, mix until just combined, and pour into the prepared tin.
  5. 5 Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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