Honey, Lemon, and Ginger Ciambella

With pleasure! The honey, lemon, and ginger ciambella is a fragrant cake ideal for breakfast or snack time. Here is the recipe for preparing it.

Ingredients

• 300 g of all-purpose flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of seed oil (for example, sunflower)
• 100 g of honey
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Icing sugar for garnishing (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
3. Add the seed oil and continue to beat until it is completely incorporated.
4. Mix in the honey, continuing to stir.
5. Add the grated lemon zest and freshly grated ginger.
6. Gradually combine the flour with the baking powder and pinch of salt, mixing until you obtain a smooth, lump-free batter.
7. Butter and flour a ring cake mold, or line it with parchment paper.
8. Pour the mixture into the mold and level the surface with a spatula or spoon.
9. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the ciambella comes out clean.
10. Remove the ciambella from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack.
11. Before serving, if you wish, you can dust the ciambella with icing sugar for an additional touch of sweetness and decoration.

Curiosity

The combination of honey, lemon, and ginger is much appreciated not only for its flavor but also for its beneficial properties. Honey has antibacterial properties, lemon is rich in vitamin C, and ginger is known for its digestive and anti-inflammatory qualities. Together, they give the ciambella a unique taste and a note of freshness.

This ciambella is even more delicious when paired with a cup of tea or hot chocolate. Enjoy your meal!