German Christmas Gingerbread

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
German Christmas Gingerbread Recipe That Will Warm Up Your Winter Days
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup orange juice
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
1 cup blanched slivered almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
544
Sugar
73g
Fat
22g
German Christmas Gingerbread, also known as Lebkuchen in German, is a spiced cake-like treat that is traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season in Germany. This dessert has a long history dating back to the 14th century and is popular throughout Europe. It is a soft, spicy cake that has a sweet aroma and is often decorated with icing or enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or coffee. This recipe uses honey, raisins, and almonds to add a natural sweetness and crunch to the gingerbread, and the orange liqueur and juice to add a hint of citrus flavor. Perfect for warming up your holiday season!

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2.Add eggs, honey, and orange liqueur to the bowl and mix well.
3.Add in sour cream and orange juice and mix until the batter is smooth.
4.In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well combined.
5.Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully blended.
6.Stir in raisins and almonds.
7.Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.
8.Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 50 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9.Let the gingerbread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This gingerbread has a soft texture and a sweet, spicy flavor that is perfect for the winter months.
It is a festive treat and can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack.

Gingerbread is also known to boost the immune system.

CONS

This recipe may include a long list of ingredients and may take some time to bake, but the end result is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gingerbread contains ginger, which is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also rich in dietary fiber and can aid in digestion.
The almonds used in this recipe are a great source of protein and energy, and are known to support heart health.

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