Coffee Cake

 

 

Coffee Cake    Ingredients:  8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1/3 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 4 cups Granny Smith apples, pared, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon      Preparation Method :   Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, butter, eggs and almond extract; mix well.    Combine the 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; blend into cheese mixture alternately with milk. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 X 2-inch baking pan.    Dip apples into lemon juice; toss with 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Arrange apple slices on coffeecake. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50     To 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool slightly; serve warm.   (Granny Smith)

 

 

 

 

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