Kulich (russian Easter Cake)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (155g) sultanas
  • 1 tablespoon vodka
  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lukewarm water
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 cup (250g) sugar
  • 1 cup (125g) plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) orange blossom honey
  • 1 pinch salt, to taste
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 125g butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) plain flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) slivered almonds
  • Icing:
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 cups (340g) icing sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • toasted slivered almonds
  • 4 to 5 400g tins, cleaned

Description

These Cakes Are Traditionally Cooked And Eaten At Russian Orthodox Easter To Break The Fast. Often Accompanied By Pashka, A Sweet, Fruity Cheese. These Do Take A Little Bit Of Effort But It Is Definitely Worth It. They Are Similar To Panettone.

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