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Spice Cake (Lebkuchen)

  Lebkuchen is similar to gingerbread, but made with nutmeg instead of ginger.


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For the cake:

2

 

tablespoons butter

2/3

 

cup honey

1/2

 

cup packed brown sugar

2

 

cups all-purpose flour

3/4

 

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

 

teaspoon baking soda

1/2

 

teaspoon ground nutmeg

1

 

egg

1/2

 

cup chopped almonds

1/2

 

cup chopped mixed candied fruits

2

 

tablespoons cherry brandy (kirsch or Kirschwasser)

 For the lemon icing:

1-1/2

 

cups powdered sugar

1

 

egg white

1/2

 

teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1

 

teaspoon lemon juice

To make the spice cake: In a small saucepan melt butter. Add honey and brown sugar; heat through until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.

In large mixing bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg. Add cooled butter mixture and egg; mix completely. Fold in almonds, candied fruits, and cherry brandy.

Spread batter on lightly greased 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. Place baking sheet in center of cooking grate. Cook 15 to 20 minutes.

To make the lemon icing: In a small bowl combine all icing ingredients; beat until smooth.

Remove cake from grill and immediately cut into desired shapes—such as circles, squares, or hearts—with cookie cutters or the tip of a knife. Brush with lemon icing while shapes are still hot.

Makes about 36 two-inch square shapes.

 



 

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