APRICOT AND ALMOND SNACK CAKE

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This is a nice light coffee cake that has a wonderful almond flavor and the apricot preserves adds the right amount of sweet/tart. It's also a nice presentation with the ribbon of almonds and preserved in the middle. Enjoy.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced almonds
10 ounces apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
  • Fold in sour cream and almond extract.
  • Fold in flour mixture until well blended.
  • Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
  • Fill pan with about 1/3 of the batter. Spread half the almonds and half the apricot preserves over the batter.
  • Cover with remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining almonds and apricot preserves.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour (or until done).
  • Cool on rack. Turn out onto plate with topping side up.

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