1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
1/3 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. milk
4 c. Granny Smith apples, pared, cored & sliced
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, butter, eggs and almond extract; mix well. Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, soda and salt; blend into cheese mixture alternately with milk. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Dip apples into lemon juice; toss with 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Arrange apples slices on coffeecake.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm. Makes 12-14 servings.