Authentic German Lebkuchen Recipe

Name: Authentic German Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 backoblaten (German baking wafers); 2 cups blanched almond flour; 1 1/4 cups white sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts; 7 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon and orange peel; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar; 1 pinch ground cloves; 2 cups chopped dark chocolate

Servings: persons

25 backoblaten (German baking wafers)
2 cups blanched almond flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup ground hazelnuts
7 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon and orange peel
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1 pinch ground cloves
2 cups chopped dark chocolate

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange backoblaten (German baking wafers) on top, leaving a 1-inch space between them.
2
Combine almond flour, sugar, eggs, ground hazelnuts, candied lemon and orange peel, ground cinnamon, vanilla sugar, and ground cloves and mix into a firm dough.
3
Shape mixture into balls. Arrange balls on the prepared wafers; press gently to flatten into 1/2-inch-high rounds.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until light brown in color, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
5
Place chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cover the top of each lebkuchen with chocolate.

1721

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 backoblaten (German baking wafers), 2 cups blanched almond flour, 1 1/4 cups white sugar, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Authentic German Lebkuchen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic German Lebkuchen

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