COMMENT:
Each year German Christmas trees are decorated with lights, tinsel and ornaments, but the specialty is the Lebkuchen, a spicy, tasty cake made in shapes and hung on the tree.
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 medium-sized eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- rind of one lemon
- 1 pound almonds, ground
- 3 ounces lemon peel, ground
- 2 tsps nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stainless steel mixing bowl, add eggs, sugar and fresh lemon rind. Using a hand mixer, beat on high speed for 15 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add remaining ingredients and mix well until all is incorporated and dough is stiff. Using a spoon, drop onto a greased baking sheet 2 - 3 inches apart. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake until golden brown.
INGREDIENTS FOR ICING:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- colored sugar
METHOD:
In a stainless steel mixing bowl, add powdered sugar and lemon juice. Mix together until all is incorporated and icing consistency is reached. Cover each cake with a little icing and sprinkle the top with colored sugar. |
