Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 (10 oz.) jar apricot preserves
  • 2 c. white sugar
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
  • 1 c. sliced almonds

Method

  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating until yellow disappears. Stir in the almond extract.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mix.
  • Mix at low speed just until blended after each addition.