Baslerleckerli

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. 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. 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. 3

   Allow to cool thoroughly, slice and serve with coffee.