1 env. dry yeast
1/2 c. light cream or half & half
1/3 c. sugar
2 c. flour
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. grated lemon
1 tbsp. melted butter
1/4 c. raisins

Dissolve yeast in cream. Combine with half the sugar and flour; let double in size. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the raisins and knead until smooth. Add the raisins, while continuing to knead. Grease and sprinkle baba pan with flour. Place dough in pan; cover with a clean cloth and leave in a very warm, draft free place until doubled in size. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. When cool, remove from pan and drizzle with Baba Icing.

BABA ICING (Lukrowa Babka) :
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. rum or lemon juice

Mix well and lightly drizzle over the baba.