Chocolate Lebkuchen Recipe

Name: Chocolate Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped almonds; 1/2 cup candied mixed fruit, chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 cup green decorator sugar; 1/4 cup cinnamon red hot candies

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups white sugar
3/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup candied mixed fruit, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup orange juice
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup green decorator sugar
1/4 cup cinnamon red hot candies

1
Combine sugar, honey and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, stir together the honey mixture with the chocolate chips, almonds, candied fruit, eggs, and orange juice. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, baking soda and baking powder; stir into the fruit and nut mixture. Tightly cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days to blend the flavors.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
3
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool and frost with the orange frosting.
4
To make the orange frosting, put the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl, and beat in the orange juice 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Spread over the cooled bars. Cut bars into diamond shapes, and place cinnamon candies on top then sprinkle with the green sugar.

1816

kcal

Calories

Fat

327

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups white sugar, 3/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons water, 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Lebkuchen

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