German Christmas Gingerbread

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This is a good recipe for Christmas and very different to our North American one.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on August 22, 2022
Servings:
14
Yield:
1 tube cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • ⅔ cup honey

  • ¼ cup orange liqueur

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1 cup blanched slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Whisk together the flours, baking powder, and spices.

  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the honey, orange liqueur, sour cream, and orange juice. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, and then stir in the raisins and almonds. Turn batter into a greased and floured tube pan.

  3. Bake cake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 80 minutes, or until it tests done with toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.

65 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

518 Calories
22g Fat
76g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 518
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 269mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 76g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 53g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 166mg 13%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 292mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.