Lebkuchen Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup molasses; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon anise extract; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cardamom and cloves; 1/2 cup ground walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup pitted dates; 1/2 cup candied lemon peel; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup candied orange peel; 3 tablespoons candied pineapple; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon anise extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cardamom and cloves
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup candied lemon peel
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup candied orange peel
3 tablespoons candied pineapple
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses, buttermilk and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, allspice, cardamom and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat well. Stir in walnuts.
3
Place raisins, dates, lemon peel, coconut, orange peel and pineapple in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Stir into batter; press into prepared pan. Bake 25-28 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar. Spread over warm bars. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

1176

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, 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.

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