Recipes from Germany and Austria :: German and Austrian Desserts
6 oz. honey 3 eggs 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground cloves Zest from a half lemon, ground 1 lb. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder Whole blanched almonds (for decoration) Bring honey to a boil, let cool. Add eggs, sugar, and spices to cooled honey, beat well. Add the flour mixed with baking powder, one spoon full at a time. Roll dough onto lightly greased baking sheet. If sticky dust with some flour. Mark 2-in. square or rectangles with the back of a knife. Place an almond in the middle of each square or rectangular. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 15 to 20 mins. For glaze, boil 2 Tbsp. sugar and 2 Tbsp. water for one minute. Brush onto still warm cake. Let cool. Cut cake into square or rectangles and store in airtight canister or tin.
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