European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - March 17, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Marz lambs a special treat for easter  t s the time of year when Mulli coloured eggs suddenly appear hanging from rec branches rabbits Pul on their logging suits and Beni boned lambs Are on Parade. You think i m joking jus look Fry the window of any German Kan Filotei or pastry shop. One of the most ally Active of these traditional sweets is Tamb cake although the Lamb Long has Boon a Symbol of of isl the Lamb cake probably has its origins in Caily Pagan riles in which baked dough Elf ties Al sacrificed animals were substituted Tor live animals today Throo dimensional Lamb cakes decorated in  of ways can be Bough at Many european pastry shops the finest  Lam confection i have Ever seen was in an elegant Kond Lorei m Munich made entirely of meringue this Bra Uulu White Lamb was covered with lifelike Simms o meringue a poli and the a Pressie an its Laca was a haughty in Whoso on the laces of the shop s Wall dressed customers. More traditional Are the baked easter Lamb cakes made from White cake Bailer. Some a a. Simply dusted liberally with confectioners sugar others Are frosted with Huffy while icing in the Alsace Region of Eastern France i have also seer Lamb cakes covered completely with a Plain while icing Glaze with a Light chocolate Glaze or with a dark chocolate Glaze decorated with while icing swirls. I customary Lor these cakes to have a ribbon Ollen with a Small Bell attached lied around the Lamb s neck to make one yourself you la have to buy a Lamb cake Mold a two Parl three dimensional Mold not a single hat cake pan shaped lie a  can be found in the cookware departments of Many s Lores. Glazed pottery Tamb holds have been traditional for centuries in France and Germany but Mei pensive tin holds Aro als6 available most Lamb holds come with a cake. Rac Pelor that particular Typo and shoot. Mold if you Don t have sued a recipe Iise your favorite White yellow or chocolate cake recipe As Long As is recipe pro Jules a Lam compact not funny Batter Oil the inside o the Mold thoroughly then Dusl the oiled surfaces with hour shake off excess hour. Carefully spoon the Batter into the Mold until it is about two thirds Lull Lell Byer cake Batter can be made into Small cupcakes insert toothpicks into the areas where the Lamb s nose and ears Are to provide extra support bake in a pre fixated oven at 375, f. For 35 to 45 minutes. Test with a then Metal skewer to see  cake is Dona when the cake has finished baking let it Cool for a Lew. Minutes in the Mold before you attempt to in mod it. After untold Long let the cake coot completely on a rack before you Trost or decorate i following Ere some suggestions for ways to decorate your Lamb cake. Traditional Lamb cake a White cake with confectioners sugar sifted Over it or covered with Fluffy while icing Sprinkle shredded Coconut Over the White icing if desired. Use two whole cloves to make the Lamb s eyes Black Lamb cake a dark chocolate cake covered with swirls of dark chocolate icing for an even More Devilish version acid rum of Cremo do Cacao to the chocolate icing. Lamb holds can also be used Lor unbaked confections such As the Marzi Tamb recipe Here White Marzipan in the shape of a Lamb filled with a Rich chocolate nut mixture a delicious finale to your. Easter dinner Don t to  ill easter marz1lamb for the chocolate to Tang i cup almonds walnuts hazelnuts or pecans vice Pruner 2 ounces 2 squares Semi Sweet chocolate i cup confectioners sugar 1 Tablespoon rum 1 Tablespoon Almond liqueur 1 Tablespoon Creme Demacao for the Marzipan 8-ounce package of Almond paste i cup Conley liners sugar 1 Lahl spoon Almond liqueur 2 whole cloves for decoration use a Smalt two Par pottery or Metat Lamb Mold that has a volume of 2 cups see note below take the Mold apart Conti due