Spiced Orange Cardamom Cake with Honey Rose Glaze

Ingredients

• •1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• •1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• •1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice, freshly squeezed
• •1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• •2 large eggs
• •1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1 teaspoon orange zest
• •1/4 cup (85g) honey
• •1 tablespoon rose water
• •1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
• •1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional for glaze consistency)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and orange zest. Whisk until well blended.

4. 4

   Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, rose water, powdered sugar, and milk (if needed) until smooth and pourable.

8. 8

   Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the honey rose glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Slice, serve, and enjoy your Spiced Orange Cardamom Cake with Honey Rose Glaze!