Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • With a mixer, using a large bowl, cream the butter.
  • Gradually add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in almond extract.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Alternate mixing in the flour mixture and sour cream until all blended together.
  • Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Spoon cranberry sauce over batter. Spread slightly but do not try to completely cover top of the batter.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake pulls slightly away from the sides of the pan.
  • Meanwhile, blend the glaze ingredients.
  • Once the coffeecake is done, cool slightly and then drizzle the glaze over the top.