Kugelhof

1. In a large pot, mix together the milk, sugar, and butter.
2. Cook over low heat, just enough to let the butter melt.
3. When the butter melts, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4. Let it cool for 30 minutes.
5. Add the eggs, yeast, salt, raisins, and flour - little by little.
6. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until smooth.
7. Let the *dough* rest for about 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 400 F (or 200 C). Arrange chopped almonds at the bottom of a greased *kugelhof* mold.
9. (loaf pan or cake mold is ok - kugelhof mold is a round mold with a well in the middle) Add the dough, then bake in the oven for 40 - 45 minutes, until cooked.
10. Check by inserting a knife in the middle.
11. If it comes out clean, then the cake is cooked.
12. Remove from oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
13. Remove from the mold, then dust with powdered sugar.
14. Serve warm.