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Cherry Almond Cake
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 65 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 24
This sweet,moist cake will get rave reviews. This is from King Arthur Flour
Ingredients:
streusel topping
3/4c (31/4oz)flour
1/2c (21/2oz) sugar
1/2tsp cinnamon
1/4tsp salt
1/2c(5oz.,about 1/2 can)almond paste,crumbled
1/4tsp almond extract
5tbs(21/2oz)cold butter
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1/2c (1 stick,4oz) soft butter
1c(7oz) sugar
1/2tsp salt
11/2tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
12/3c(7oz)flour
2/3c(53/8oz) sour cream
1tsp almond extract
filling:21oz. can cherry pie filling
glaze:1/2c(2oz) conf. sugar
1/4tsp almond extract
2-3tbs(1to11/2 oz) milk or cream
toasted sliced almonds(optional)
Directions:
1. To prepare topping: Whisk together the flour,sugar,cinnamon and salt. Crumble in the almond paste and add almond extract. Work in cold butter till mixture becomes crubly. Set aside
2. Preheat oven to 350. Greas and flour a 10x10 or 9x13' pan
3. To prepare cake: beat together the butter,sugar,salt,baking powder and extract till fluffy. Add the eggs,one at a time,beating after each . add the flour in thirds,alternating with the sour cream,blending well after each addition.
4. Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Top with cherries and streusel topping.
5. Bake the cake for 55-65 mins,until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. Combine conf. sugar,almond extract and enough of the milk to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle it over the still hot coffeecake. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds,if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
By RecipeOfHealth.com