Baslerleckerli

Traditional German recipe from a friend of my grandmother.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  ounces  orange peel
• 3  ounces lemon peel
• 6  ounces  almonds
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄4 ounce nutmeg
• 1⁄4 ounce clove
• 3⁄4 ounce cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  tablespoons brandy
• 2  lbs flour
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients together, adding just enough water so that the batter can be worked (you might not need all of 1/2 cup water).
2. Make sure that all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated then tip the cake mixture into a greased and lined springform cake tin and bake at 350F for about 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
3. Allow to cool thoroughly, slice and serve with coffee.