6 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. all spice
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground anise
1/8 tsp. ground cardamom
5 eggs
2 c. lt. brown sugar, firmly packed
3 tbsp. black coffee
1 c. ground blanched almonds
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 (4 oz.) jar diced citron
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar