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Cherry Almond Cake
"A tender buttermilk cake with fresh cherries, an almond streusel topping and sweet almond glaze...."
INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS:
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted and halved
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To make the Almond Streusel Topping:
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1/4 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup almond paste, crumbled
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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Pinch of salt
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**To make the Glaze:**
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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2 to 3 tablespoons milk
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1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)
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