German Lebkuchen Cake With White Chocolate Frosting

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
German Lebkuchen Cake with White Chocolate Frosting is a festive dessert perfect for the holiday season
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Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 large oranges
1/2 cup honey
2/3 cup orange juice
3/4 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
3/4 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs , room temperature
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2/3 cup dried currant
12 ounces imported white chocolate , chopped ( such as Lindt )
1 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
12 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
3 cups toasted sliced almonds
orange slices or orange peel , ribbon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
693
Sugar
48g
Fat
48g
The German Lebkuchen Cake with White Chocolate Frosting is a traditional German Christmas cake that is full of warm, spiced flavors. It is typically made during the holiday season and is enjoyed by families and friends alike. This cake has a long history, dating back to the 13th century, and is a symbol of the festive season. The cake is rich, moist, and full of fragrant spices that give it a unique flavor. The cake is best served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a cup of eggnog.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 10-inch-diameter springform pan.
2.Finely grate enough orange peel to measure 2 teaspoons; set aside. Squeeze enough juice from oranges to measure 1/2 cup.
3.In a saucepan over medium-low heat, cook honey and orange juice until reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
4.Using an electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and reserved orange peel in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour, baking soda, and baking powder in 3 additions alternately with half-and-half in 2 additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix in lemon juice and dried currants.
5.Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.
6.To make the frosting, melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Can take a few minutes to cool down but do not freeze or refrigerate. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, and cooled white chocolate in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Spread frosting atop cake.
7.Sprinkle with almonds, pressing lightly to adhere. Refrigerate until frosting is set, about 1 hour.

PROS

The German Lebkuchen Cake with White Chocolate Frosting is a deliciously decadent dessert perfect for the festive season.

It is not too sweet and has a warm, spicy flavor that is perfect for holiday gatherings.

The crunchy toasted almonds and white chocolate frosting give it a luxurious texture and flavor.

This cake will be a hit with anyone who loves rich, full flavors.

CONS

The German Lebkuchen Cake with White Chocolate Frosting is high in calories and fat.

It is a dessert to be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
This cake is not suitable for people with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains some healthy ingredients like orange and orange juice.
Oranges are rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber and are known to support a healthy immune system.
Spices like cinnamon and cloves have been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding digestion.
However, this cake should be enjoyed in moderation as an occasional treat.

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