Almond Coffee Cake

A favorite at brunches. Easy and delicious! Thanks to Betty Crocker for this one.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 oz almond paste (1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar, if desired

Fresh berries, if desired

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º. Spray 8" square pan with cooking spray.

In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and almond paste until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract and eggs until well blended. Slowly beat in flour, baking powder, and salt, just enough until blended.

Spread batter in pan and sprinkle with almonds.

Bake for 45 min, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely (about an hour). Carefully remove from pan. Sprinkle with berries and powdered sugar.