Honigkuchen (German Honey Cake) Recipe

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Honigkuchen (German Honey Cake)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Use a paper towel to rub the softened butter over the bottom and sides of a jelly roll pan. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of flour over the butter and tip the pan from side to side to spread evenly. Invert the pan and tap to remove any excess flour.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the 5 cups of flour, baking powder, ground almonds, coco, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon peel, and almond extract. In a large saucepan, bring the honey, sugar, and water to boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour the hot honey mixture over the flour mixture and stir together until a smooth dough is formed.
  4. Spread the dough into the pan. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle with slivered almonds, pressing them gently into the surface of the cake. Let the cake rest for 4-5 minutes, then cut. You can cut it into squares, rectangles, or any sort of fancy shape! Transfer pieces to a wire rack to cool.
  5. I've heard this is better if you store it wrapped in foil for several days before serving, but I've never done it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 770.67 Kcal (3227 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.77g 20%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 10.43mg 0%
Potassium 414.93mg 9%
Total Carbs 153g 51%
Sugars 66.9g 268%
Dietary Fiber 5.86g 23%
Protein 14.8g 30%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 128.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 336.88 Kcal (1410 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.58g 20%
Cholesterol 2.22mg 2%
Sodium 4.56mg 0%
Potassium 181.38mg 9%
Total Carbs 66.88g 51%
Sugars 29.25g 268%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 23%
Protein 6.47g 30%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 56.2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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