SWEET STRAWBERRY ALMOND COFFEE CAKE

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This cake is full of sweet strawberries and spiced with cinnamon. It has a festive red color for Christmas.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries (sweetened, sliced and thawed)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine cornstarch and strawberries until blended.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in cinnamon and almond extract, set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine flour and sugar.
  • Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
  • Add baking powder, baking soda and salt to the remaining flour mixture.
  • Stir in buttermilk and egg until moistened.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Carefully spread with the strawberry mixture.
  • Drop remaining batter by tablespoonfuls over strawberry mixture.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 288.3, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 19.2, Protein 5

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