Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted almonds (about 7 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup diced candied lemon peel (about 4 ounces)
  • 2/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
  • 2/3 cup sifted all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup diced candied citron peel (about 3 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup diced candied orange peel (about 3 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method

  • Line bottom of 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Butter parchment paper and sides of pan.
  • Preheat oven to 300F.
  • Mix first 10 ingredients together in large bowl.
  • Stir honey and 1/3 cup sugar in heavy large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Increase heat to medium and cook until candy thermometer registers 235F.
  • (soft-ball stage), stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Mix in nut-flour mixture.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
  • Press to even thickness using buttered palm of hand or spoon.
  • Bake until top is no longer sticky, about 35 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Sift powdered sugar over.
  • (Can be prepared 3 weeks ahead.
  • Store airtight at room temperature.)