Saturday, January 8, 2011

Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

This recipe came from my mom and is absolutely delicious for brunches or special occasions.  Mom made it for my baby shower and it was delicious.  I'm looking forward to making this soon. 

2 1/2 Cups of flour
3/4 cup of sugar
3/4 cup of butter
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 tsp almond extract

Filling:
1 Package of cream cheese
1/4 cup of sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup of raspberry jam

Topping:
1/2 cup of sliced almonds

Directions:
In a large bowl combine flour and sugar; cut in the butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Remove 1 cup of crumbs for topping. to remaining crumb mixture add baking powder, soda, salt, sour cream, egg and extract. Blend well. Spread batter over bottom and 2 inches up sides of a greased and floured 9 inch spring form pan. In small bowl combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar, and egg. Blend well. Pour over batter in pan. Carefully spoon jam evenly over cheese filling. In a small bowl combine 1 cup of reserved crumbs and almonds. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until cream cheese filling is set and crust is a deep golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Serve warm or cool-cover and refrigerate left overs.
Serves 16

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