Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Almond & Apricot Coffee Cake Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 TSP almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 TSP baking powder
1/2 TSP baking soda
1/4 TSP salt
3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves, divided
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Recipe Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, sour cream and extract; mix well.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Spread half of the batter in a greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan.
Sprinkle with half of the almonds.
Spread half of the preserves to within 1/2 in of the edges.
Cover with remaining batter.
Spoon remaining preserves over batter to within 1/2 in of edges.
Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

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