CRUMB TOPPING:

1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cold butter cut in small pieces
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 c. sliced almonds, optional

Mix topping with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in almonds.

CAKE:

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter (room temperature)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease two loaf pans. Mix flour, baking powder, and soda. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy; add eggs, sour cream, and extracts. With mixer at low speed, add flour.

Put in loaf pans and sprinkle with topping. Bake 45-50 minutes; cool completely.