Swiss Honey Cake (Lebkuchen)

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup cream
• 2 tablespoons kirsch
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon crushed anise seed
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 cups flour (approximately)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. 1

   Blend honey with the coffee, cream, kirsch, sugar and spices.

2. 2

   Sift the flour with the baking powder and soda; add it to the first mixture. Beat until smooth. The dough should be sticky.

3. 3

   Put into a well-buttered 15x10 baking pan, spreading evenly to the corners. It should be about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes. Cut into bars.