Pumpkin Seed Cake

A unique treat and, with Organic Corn Sugar from Frusano, an agreeable alternative.
Prep Time: about 30 min.
Baking Time: 25-30 min.
Difficulty: easy
Yield: für 10 pieces

Ingredients for the dough:

Ingredients for the glaze:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (circulating air).
  2. Beat the egg yolks with Organic Corn Sugar from Frusano until foamy.
  3. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  4. Soften the butter and then stir into the egg yolk cream.  Add the pumpkin seeds. Carefully fold in the lemon peel and whipped egg whites.
  5. Spread the batter in a baking paper-lined pan and bake on the middle shelf for 25-30 minutes.  Let cool.
  6. Cut the bars into 4 stripes 10 cm wide.  Spread Organic Red Currant Spread on two of the slices and top with the other slices.
  7. Form a glaze with Organic Corn Sugar from Frusano and the lemon juice.  Cut the stripes into 4cm wide bars and coat with the lemon glaze. 
Have fun cooking and Bon Appetit!