CHERRY-ALMOND COFFEE CAKE

  • 12
  • 15 mins
  • 65 mins

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, divided use
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cherry preserves
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Add baking powder, baking soda and salt to remaining crumb mixture. Stir in sour cream, 1 egg and extract until blended.

Spread onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add remaining egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into pan; spoon preserves over top. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and almonds.

Bake 50-60 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield: 12 servings.