WUERZIGER HONIGKUCHEN - spicy honey cake

[Debbie]

6 ounces honey
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Zest from a half lemon, ground
1 pound flour
1 1/2 teaspoons 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-inch squares with the back of a knife.
Place an almond in the middle of each square.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.

For glaze, boil 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water for one minute.
Brush onto still warm cake. Let cool.
Cut cake into squares and store in airtight canister or tin.

[exotica leathers]

All you need is all-purpose flour. Baking powder — make sure the baking powder is fresh and not expired to ensure a light and fluffy cake. Cinnamon — a pinch of cinnamon adds a lovely warmth and pairs wonderfully with honey. Butter — I recommend using unsalted butter as you will add measured salt to the batter.