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Lebkuchen - Gingerbread

Super easy and quick Lebkuchen - Gingerbread. The whole house will smell like Christmas as soon as this soft and moist bake comes out of the oven. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet after-dinner treat.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine European
Servings 20
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, gingerbread spice, cacao powder, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Add milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined!
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  • Pour the batter on the baking sheet. Then, with a spatula, evenly spread it out.
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  • Put it in the cold oven. Turn on the oven to 356°F or 180°C.
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  • Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Let it cool for half hour before you cut into it.

Notes

It's important not to preheat your oven before putting the Lebkuchen in.
Wrap leftover Lebkuchen with aluminum foil and keep it out on the counter. Lebkuchen stays good for three days. You can also freeze it for up to two months. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Lebkuchen - Gingerbread
Amount per Serving
Calories
237
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
76
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
87
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
47
g
16
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
46
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
84
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.