Amish Polish Yeast Cake Recipe Recipe

Ingredients:
Ingredients 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar, granulated 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup ; water, warm 1 package yeast, dry 2 egg, beaten 2 1/2 cup flour, white 1/2 cup almonds, chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 tsp lemon peel, grated 1 cup sugar, confectioners 1 tbsp milk 1 whole candied cherries
Directions:
Scald the half cup of milk. Stir in the sugar, salt, and butter. Cool to luke warm. Pour warm water into a large bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir until dissolved. Add the milk mixture, the eggs and flour. Beat vigorously for five minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free of drafts, for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Stir down the risen batter and beat in the almonds, raisins, and lemon peel. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 1 1/2-quart charlotte mold or deep cake pan. Let rise for 1 hour. Bake in a 350 F. oven for 50 minutes. Let cool in the pan for20 minutes, then remove. Beat together the confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk to form a glaze. To serve, place the cake on a serving platter, drizzle the glaze on top and garnish with cherries. Servings: 8 servings

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