What is Lekach?

Lekach is a kind of sweet cake originating in German Jewish culture. It is usually consumed as part of tradition during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish equivalent of the New Year. The appearance and texture of the cake can be diverse, from a light consistency similar to the mushroom to the cake to a heavy cake resembling a loaf of bread. The sweetness of the cake makes it an excellent partner for a cup of coffee or tea. The recipe of the cake itself is also said to have been based on the German root cake "skull". The common feature of these two cakes is the use of honey as the main sweetener instead of sugar. Some other accounts say that Lekach comes from Egyptian "Basbosa", which is primarily made of half and honey. The ancient Egyptians believed that honey came from the gods as a gift to man and contained supernatural forces, the conviction was probably handed over to the Jews who were once slaves under the Egyptians.

In addition to the mainly use of honey to be a cakeSweet and light, cinnamon is usually added to complement the sweetness. Modern Recipes Lekacha would usually combine the use of honey and sugar, because the latter is more comfortable and cheaper to buy than the first. To create contrast against sweets, coffee, brandy and spices such as ginger and spices, they can also be included in the dough. Walnuts, raisins and orange peel can also be mixed for the added crisis and taste, although some conservative Jews are abstained from using nuts, because its numerological equivalent in the Jewish language can mean "sin". Other ingredients include flour, eggs, oil or butter and salt.

Some recipes indicate that Lekach will be roasted a few days before the day when it will be actually consumed. This waiting time allows the cake to be "mature" and connects together, especially when brandy or rum is added. When the cake is ready for serving, it is usually cut in small squares ending with a sugar confectioner. Jewish tradition encourages one, andwould ask parents or rabbi a bit of a cake on the eve of Yom Kippur, who is actually 10 days after Rosh Hašanah. This act reminds of Jewish people that "sweetness" or blessings that come into their lives are gifts from God and not their own efforts.