Pfefferkuchen
/ˈ(p)fɛfərkuːtʃ(ə)n/noun
In Germany and German-speaking countries and areas: a spiced cake or gingerbread.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Brace (1826–1890). From German Pfefferkuchen spiced cake, (now usually) gingerbread.