ALMOND COFFEE CAKE

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"This cake is doubly delicious due to the white chocolate and cream cheese filling," notes Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma. "I've made it for social gatherings and as a homey snack on chilly mornings. One piece leads to another!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup white baking chips
1 tablespoon 2% milk
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and extract (filling will be soft). Spread down center of rectangle; sprinkle with chips. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips, about 1/2 in. from filling. , Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Seal ends. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Brush with milk. Bake 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and extract. Stir in enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over coffee cake. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.