Desserts

Almond Coffee Cake

Rich and sweet, this is a multipurpose cake. For a more pronounced almond flavor, use almond extract instead of vanilla or half of each. — The Village House, Jackson, New Hampshire

Yield:

Serves 10.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Almond Topping (recipe follows)

Instructions

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and vanilla, blending thoroughly. Pour into a greased 11×7-inch pan.

Spread the topping evenly over the batter and bake in a preheated 350degree oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting.

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