Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 c. vanilla chips
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 c. vanilla chips
  • 1 c. seedless raspberry preserves (Polanor All Fruit)
  • 1/2 c. sliced almonds

Method

  • Melt butter over low heat.
  • Add 2 cups vanilla chips but do not stir mixture.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Beat eggs until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until lemon color.
  • Stir in butter and chip mixture.
  • Add 2 cups flour, salt, almond extract and mix on low speed.
  • Spread half of the batter in a greased and floured 9X13 pan.
  • Set other half of batter aside.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
  • Stir 2 cups vanilla chips into remaining batter.
  • Melt raspberry preserves and spread over cooked layer.
  • Spread remaining uncooked batter over preserves and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.