Jam Swirled Coffee Cake

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JAM-SWIRLED COFFEE CAKE

yield 16 SERVINGS prep time 25 MINUTES cook time 35 MINUTES





INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE:

1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup jam or preserves


FOR THE TOPPING:

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

pinch salt

1/4 cup sliced almonds


INSTRUCTIONS

TO MAKE THE CAKE:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.


Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.


Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture in three portions, alternating with two portions of milk. Mix just until combined.


Transfer half of batter to prepared pan.


Spread jam over batter, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.


Top with remaining batter and gently spread over the jam.


TO MAKE THE TOPPING:

Use a fork to mix brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Stir in almonds.


Sprinkle topping evenly over cake.


Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are browned and a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares.

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