German Lebkuchen Recipe

Name: German Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 lb. brown sugar; 1 c. nutmeats; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 lb. dates; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 large orange; 1 lemon; 1 tsp. or more coffee, ground to a powder or instant coffee may be used; nuts

Servings: persons

4 eggs
1 lb. brown sugar
1 c. nutmeats
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. dates
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 large orange
1 lemon
1 tsp. or more coffee, ground to a powder or instant coffee may be used
nuts

1
The day before baking, cut up dates and cover with juice and rinds of orange and lemon.
2
Mix well and let stand overnight (covered and in refrigerator).
3
Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Sift flour with cinnamon, baking powder and coffee. Add alternately with date mixture and nuts.
5
Spread thin in long pans (16 x 10-inch).
6
Takes all batter.
7
Bake about 30 minutes at 375u00b0.
8
When cool, cut in thin strips.
9
Ice, if desired.
10
Use confectioners sugar icing made with melted butter (margarine) and orange juice.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 1 lb. brown sugar, 1 c. nutmeats, 2 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

German Lebkuchen

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