Ingredients
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10 eggs
1 1/2 lb. sugar
1 lb. blanched, slivered almonds, toasted slightly in butter
6 oz. candied orange peel
6 oz. candied citron
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cardamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. mace
grated rind of 1 fresh lemon
1 lb. flour
square baking wafers (Backoblaten)
Preparation
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Beat well (1 hour by hand, 8 minutes with electric mixer) the eggs and sugar.
Add almonds, candied oranges and citron, spices and lemon rind.
Add flour a little at a time.
Spread the batter 1/2-inch thick on a layer of baking wafers.
Let dry overnight. Bake to a light golden brown at 300\u00b0 (150\u00b0C) for 15 to 20 minutes. When cold, coat with white or chocolate icing.
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