Kirsch and Dried Cherry Kugelhupf
| Yield: | 12 Servings |
| Categories: | Fruits, Desserts |
| CAKE | ||
| 1 | c | Dried tart cherries |
| 1/2 | c | Golden raisins |
| 4 | tb | Kirsch (clear cherry brandy) |
| 1/4 | c | Warm water (105F to 115F) |
| 1 | pn | Sugar |
| 2 | Envelopes dry yeast | |
| 8 | tb | (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temp. |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 4 | Large egg yolks | |
| 1 | tb | Grated lemon peel |
| 2 | ts | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | ts | Almond extract |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 3/4 | c | Lukewarm milk |
| 3 1/2 | c | All purpose flour |
| 1 | c | Almonds, toasted, finely chopped |
| GLAZE | ||
| 1 | c | Powdered sugar |
| 2 | tb | Kirsch |
| 2 | ts | Milk |
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