Spiced Honey Almond Slice Cake Thing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Based on a recipe i found in the Delights of Russian Cuisine . This is a fat-free, cane sugar-free cake/slice that is great for tea/coffee breaks. Has a chewey, gingerbread-like texture and keeps well for a few days. Ingredients:
1 egg |
1/2 cup honey |
1/2 tsp bi-carb soda |
1/2 tsp allspice (or to taste) |
2 cups flour, sifted |
about 12 blanched almonds |
1 tsp honey, extra, mixed with 1 tsp boiling water |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Line a brownie tin.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg.
3. Warm the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds or so, to make it runny.
4. Add honey, bi-carb soda and allspice to the egg. Mix well.
5. Gradually fold-in flour. The mixture will be a little crumbly/stiff.
6. Transfer mixture to prepared tin, Firm down the top a little.
7. Press the blanched almonds into the top of the batter decorativley.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and brush top with honey/water mixture.
9. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
10. Allow to cool and slice into squares.
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