ALMOND-APPLE COFFEE CAKE

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I make this moist and tangy coffee cake for small gatherings or to give to a friend in need of a little cheer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
GLAZE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice and apple pie spice. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until syrup is thickened and apples are tender, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Spoon batter into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange apple mixture over top; sprinkle with almonds. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Remove sides of pan. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.