CREAM CHEESE RASPBERRY COFFEE CAKE

Cream Cheese Raspberry Coffee Cake image

Since this recipe calls for raspberry jam and not fresh raspberries, you can make this coffee cake anytime of year and bring a touch of spring to your table. It's perfect for a brunch or makes a light dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 cup and set aside. To the remaining crumbs, add the baking powder, baking soda and salt, sour cream, egg and almond extract and mix well. Spread in the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. , For filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar and egg in a small bowl until smooth. Spoon over batter. Top with raspberry jam. Sprinkle with almonds and reserved crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.