Nuremberg Gingerbread Cake

7. 10. 2025

Let the great taste of Nuremberg gingerbread cake inspire you to try this recipe on a baking sheet, without compromising on the flavors.

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of almonds
• 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons of gingerbread spice
• 2 tsp cocoa
• 1 bag of baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups of candied fruit
• 2/3 cup of butter
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of honey
• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 tbsp hot water
• whole peeled almonds

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, mix the flour and cocoa powder.
• Add the brown sugar, ground almonds, gingerbread spice, and baking powder. Mix well.
• Add the finely chopped candied fruit to the prepared mixture and mix well again.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• In a separate bowl, melt the butter and add the milk, honey, and eggs. Beat until frothy.
• Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until well combined.
• Spread the dough carefully on the baking sheet and decorate with whole peeled almonds.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• While the gingerbread is baking, prepare the frosting. Mix the sifted powdered sugar with the lemon juice until smooth.
• Add hot water spoonfuls by spoonfuls to make a smooth glaze.
• Once the gingerbread has cooled, coat it evenly with the lemon glaze.
• Once the frosting has been set, cut it into pieces and serve.

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