Citrus-Infused Honey Cake with Whipped Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

A moist honey cake brightened with fresh citrus zest and served with lightly sweetened whipped cream for a delightful dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for cream)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Step 7: While cake cools, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
8. Step 8: Serve the cake sliced with a dollop of the fresh whipped cream on top.