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How to Make German Christmas Gingerbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

German Christmas Gingerbread, also known as Lebkuchen, is a traditional holiday treat that has been enjoyed in Germany for centuries. The sweet and spicy flavor of these gingerbread cookies is a beloved part of the Christmas season, and the rich history and cultural significance of these treats make them a cherished part of German holiday traditions.

The origins of German Christmas gingerbread can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when crusaders brought back spices such as cinnamon, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅔ cup honey
  • ¼ cup orange liqueur
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup blanched slivered almonds

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 tube cake

  • Whisk together the flours, baking powder, and spices.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the honey, orange liqueur, sour cream, and orange juice. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, and then stir in the raisins and almonds. Turn batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
  • Bake cake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 80 minutes, or until it tests done with toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.

    • Nutrition

    518 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 269mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 292mg

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