Spiced Honey Ginger Cake with Citrus Mascarpone Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature

• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. 02
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. 03
   In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. 04
   Add the honey to the butter mixture and mix well. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. 05
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. 06
   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. 07
   Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. 08
   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. 09
   For the frosting, beat the mascarpone cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and zests, mixing until well combined.
10. 10
    Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the citrus mascarpone frosting evenly over the top.