1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice, ground
1/4 tsp cloves, ground
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 cup flour, unbleached, unsifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup almonds, ground
1 tsp lemon rind, grated
2 each eggs, large
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup milk
ALMOND GLAZE
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp rum
1 tbsp ; water
Directions
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.
Servings: 12 servings
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