Saturday, November 7, 2009

A Good Little Cake~



While perusing FWS..I came upon a photo of a cake that wet my appetite..I marched upstairs that day and made it:)

La Recette:

Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Allrecipes

Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
FILLING:
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions:
1) In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 cup and set aside. To remaining crumbs, add baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add sour cream, egg and almond extract; mix well. Spread in the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
2) To make filling, beat cream cheese, sugar and egg in a small bowl until blended. Pour over batter; spoon raspberry jam on top. Sprinkle with almonds and reserved crumbs.
3) Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides from pan. Dust top with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 8 servings.


The power of her photo..was just irresistible~
I had to see if it could be a keeper here..It's the kind of dessert I like to make.



Thanks  One Perfect Bite~
I would say this cake is more than just ok:) I added more almond extract and next time I would add more jam.I used Strawberry Jam 'cause that's what I had on hand~

It's un bon petit gâteau~


I loved the way it sat on one of my mom's dessert plates..Sometimes..that's all it takes for me.

24 comments:

  1. Ooooh - this looks like my kind of cake!! I have everything to make it. Either tomorrow or Monday. Definitely by Monday!! Thanks, Monique, for your beautiful photos.

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  2. The cake look yummy! And I must admit that Mary's recipes are THE BEST! If we weren't having a big turkey dinner tomorrow, I'd make it for Sunday breakfast!

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  3. "Un bon petit gâteau", une vraie gourmandise, et comme toujours tu nous mets l'eau à la bouche avec tes superbes photos
    Bon dimanche

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  4. Bon dimanche aussi!!!!

    Mary ..and all of you have great recipes..My files just get puffier and pouffier:)

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  5. I saw this on Mary's blog and thought it sounded fantastic. Beautiful photos, Monique. I'll be trying this soon.

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  6. Mmmm. You're desserts are always so enticing. This cakes looks absolutely wonderful. I love strawberry jam.

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  7. I remember seeing on Mary's blog too~ It does sounds delicious and so versatile with different jam flavors. Your photos make we want to reach in and grab a piece!

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  8. oh how fantastic looking.
    When I feel better, I'd love a slice.
    xo

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  9. I come by often, but today I just had to comment. I love how you cherish and honor your mother, your family, and life.

    Now pass me a plate please. :))

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  10. Hi Monique,

    I enjoy cooking off of Mary's blog too. She throws things out I've never experienced before and inspires me.

    Your cake turned out beautiful. I like the idea of more almond extract too.

    Laura

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  11. Oh, I'll put this one in the mental file for the holidays. I love your mother's plate...it really does make it more special...like sharing a piece of cake with her.

    Thanks...Diane

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  12. I can see why - I'm thinking of making now I've seen your lovely photos.

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  13. Wow, that cake looks so clean and bright, like a bite of a sunny day!

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  14. Monique....everything you bake looks wonderful...along with the magical light in your kitchen and heart how could it be anything but fabulous!
    L~xo

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  15. M...I like the festive look of this one...and the way it stands up nicely...looks very moist! I will definately give this one a try. I can tell it would be one I would also like making...xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  16. That looks so refreshing. cream cheese and jam...what a wonderful combination.And photos .:))

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  17. Well we have Mary to thank:) Have a wonderful day!

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  18. An now look at this cake too...Monique, you have that magical touch everywhere - Not only photography and writing and poetry and painting...
    Ronelle

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  19. Il est vraiment Magnifique ton gâteau:)xxx

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  20. Un bon gâteau que j'aimerais bien goûter. Je garde la recette.

    Passe une belle journée Monique.

    Josée

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  21. Wow--that's right up my alley! YUM is the only word that properly sums it up.

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