Make egg whites from egg white and a pinch of salt and chill.
Beat the butter, sugar and egg yolks until frothy.
Gradually stir in the spices, lemon peel, nuts, baking powder and flour and the egg whites. Finally add the chocolate sprinkles.
Put the dough in a greased Gugelhupf at 180 - 200 ° C for about 1 ¼ hours or put the dough in a greased springform pan and bake at 180 - 200 ° C for about 45 minutes.