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Almond Coffee Cake

  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 45m

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 c sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 c sliced almonds
  • 1 tbsp. Sugar in the Raw

Instructions

  1. Line a 10” cast iron skillet with heavy duty foil. Let excess foil hang over the edges for easier removal from the skillet.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time.
  5. Add the flour, extract, and salt and mix until just incorporated.
  6. Spread the batter into the lined skillet and sprinkle evenly with the almonds and the Sugar in the Raw.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes and check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle to see if it comes out cleanly.
  8. Cool completely before removing from the cast iron skillet and foil.