FILLING: 2/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 3/4 c. water or raspberry juice 2 c. frozen or fresh raspberries 1 tbsp. lemon juice For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch, water or juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened and clear. Add lemon juice and cool. COFFEE CAKE: 3 c. flour 1 c. sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. butter, softened 1 c. milk 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla In a bowl combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter to form fine crumbs. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla. Spread half of batter in a 9x13 pan. Drop filling by spoonfuls over batter and spread over batter. Drop remainder of batter over filling and spread. Topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Combine ingredients and drizzle over coffee cake. Bake 35-45 minutes at 350°F. |