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Makes: 1 large cake

Active Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

From: King Arthur Flour http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/cherry-almond-cake-recipe

=Ingredients=

==streusel topping==

3/4 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (about 1/2 can) almond paste, crumbled

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

5 tablespoons cold butter

==cake==

1/2 cup (4 ounces) soft butter

1 cup (granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 large eggs

1 2/3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

2/3 cup sour cream

==filling ==

21-ounce can cherry pie filling

==glaze==

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream

toasted sliced almonds (optional)

=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
To prepare the topping: Whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

== Step 2 ==
Crumble in the almond paste, and add the almond extract.

== Step 3 ==
Work in the cold butter till the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside.

== Step 4 ==
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10" x 10" or 9" x 13" pan.

== Step 5 ==
To prepare the cake: Beat together the butter, sugar, salt, baking powder, and extract until fluffy.

== Step 6 ==
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

== Step 7 ==
Add the flour in thirds, alternately with the sour cream, blending well after each addition.

== Step 8 ==
Spread the batter in the prepared pan.

== Step 9 ==
Top with the cherries and streusel topping.

== Step 10 ==
Bake the cake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven.

== Step 11 ==
While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. Combine the confectioners' sugar, almond, and just enough of the milk to make a pourable glaze.

== Step 12 ==
Drizzle it over the still-hot coffeecake.

== Step 13 ==
Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.