German Lebkuchen | Gingerbread
Not too sweet but full of holiday flavors, you can make these delicious German Lebkuchen very quickly in a baking dish.
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 70kcal
Cost: $9
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 cup honey feel free to add more if you like it sweeter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons Lebkuchen spices see notes below
- 1 teaspoon, rounded baking powder
- extra milk for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350˚F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and milk. Add the cacao powder, honey, melted butter, a pinch of salt (if using), Lebkuchen spice mixture, and baking powder. Mix well. If you like your Lebkuchen sweeter, you can add up to ½ cup of sugar to it.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or grease and lightly flour.
- Transfer the dough to the baking dish. Using a silicone spatula, spread evenly.
- Bake the Lebkuchen for about 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.
- While still warm, brush the top of the Lebkuchen with some milk. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut in squares. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can make your own Lebkuchen spice by combining 1 tsp anise, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp cloves ,¼ tsp nutmeg ,1/8 tsp cardamom, 1/8 tsp pepper
- While very flavorful and best after one day, it is not very sweet! You can always add extra sugar (white or dark) or honey to it.
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Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal
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