Step 1

Heat the oven to 350 F degrees. Grease and flour two 5x8 inch loaf pans. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.

Step 2

With an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a bowl until well blended and slightly frothy. Fold in the grated cantaloupe. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold until just blended; don't overmix or your tea cakes will be tough.

Step 3

Divide the batter between the loaf pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Let cool on a rack, then invert. Serve just slightly warm or at room temperature.