Creating your Orange Salted Honey Cake can be a breeze when you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring each is well incorporated.
5. Add Honey and Vanilla: Mix in the honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Combine Orange Components: Stir in the orange zest and orange juice.
7. Alternate with Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry.
8. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake: Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Prepare Honey Glaze: While the cake cools, heat honey and water in a small saucepan until well combined.
12. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the honey mixture over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Following these steps will guide you in crafting an incredible Orange Salted Honey Cake that’s sure to delight!