1 ts Cinnamon 1 ts Allspice, Ground 1/4 ts Cloves, Ground 1/2 ts Salt 2 1/4 c Flour, Unbleached, Unsifted 1/2 ts Baking Powder 1/2 c Almonds, Ground 1 ts Lemon Rind, Grated 2 lg Eggs 3/4 c Sugar 3/4 c Honey 1/2 c Milk
–ALMOND GLAZE–
1 c Confectioners Sugar
1/2 ts Almond Extract
1 ts Rum
1 tb Water
Stir together the spices, salt flour, and baking powder. Stir in the
almonds and lemon rind. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a
ribbon is formed when the beater is removed. Stir in the honey and milk.
Gradually stir in the flour mixture; beat until smooth. Spread the batter
in an 11 X 17-inch jelly roll pan that is well greased and floured. Bake at
400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cake is done. While the cake
is still warm, turn it out onto a wire rack. To make the almond glaze, mix
the confectioners sugar, almond extract, rum, and 1 to 2 T of water. Beat
until glaze is smooth and of the right consistency. Add more water to thin
if neccessary. Spread the warm cake with the almond glaze. Cut cake into 1
X 2 1/2-inch bars while still warm. Spice bars keep 6 to 8 weeks in a
sealed container if not glazed. Makes 4 dozen bars.
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