As is the case with gingerbread, lebkuchen is a traditional German baked good that is frequently associated with the holiday season. It is believed to have originated in Franconia, Germany, all the way back in the Middle Ages.
– 2 cups all-purpose flour– ½ cup almond meal– 1 teaspoon baking powder– ½ teaspoon baking soda– 2 teaspoons ground ginger– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg– ½ teaspoon ground clove– ½ teaspoon salt
Ingredient
– ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened– 1 cup brown sugar– 1 large egg– ½ cup honey– ¼ cup milk– Zest of 1 orange– 1 cup powdered sugar– 1 tablespoon melted butter– 1 tablespoon dark rum
Direction
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan measuring 9 inches by 13 inches with parchment paper.
1
Ingredients such as flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt should be mixed together in a bowl using a whisk.
2
Combine the butter and brown sugar in a separate large bowl and beat them together until they become fluffy.
3
After adding the egg, stir the mixture until it is completely incorporated. Incorporate the honey, milk, and orange zest into the mixture that contains the butter.
4
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in a slow and steady manner until they are almost completely incorporated.
5
Evenly distribute the batter into the pan that has been prepared. Cook for twenty-five to twenty-five minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6
Powdered sugar, melted butter, and dark rum should be mixed together using a whisk while the Lebkuchen is inside the oven.
7
After the Lebkuchen has been allowed to cool in the pan for approximately ten minutes, the icing should be drizzled over the top and spread to form a layer that is smooth.