Gugelhopf

== Description ==
This is a Swiss family recipe I received from my aunt. It is a well balanced dessert. It is a traditional European dessert bread that can be served during a meal or as a light dessert. It is known for its understated sweetness and characteristic ring shape. Traditionally this is baked in a mold known as a gugelhopf (or kugelhopf) pan. Bundt pans, with their round form, deep fluted sides and central funnel will substitute fine.
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups (300 g) flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ½ cup (120 g) white sugar
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ – ½ cup (1 dl) milk
* ¼ cup (60 g) butter
* 1 lemon, juice and zest of
* ½ cup (100 g) raisins
* ½ cup (100g) almonds
* 2 eggs, beaten
== Directions ==
# Soften butter, add sugar and eggs, stir till creamy.
# Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
# Fold dry ingredients into creamy mixture.
# Blend in almonds, raisins, lemon.
# Add needed milk.
# Pour into greased cake form/angel food cake pan.
# Bake at 350 °F for 30 to 40 minutes.
# Remove from oven and cool.
# If you wish to add a glaze use recipe below.
# To create a glaze, combine 3 cups of powdered sugar, ¾ cup of milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and the zest (grated skin) of 1 orange in a large bowl.
# Drizzle glaze on top of gugelhopf and enjoy!.
Category:Cake Recipes