Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Cherry Filling:
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2 (15-ounce) cans tart (also called sour) cherries
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Pinch of salt Streusel and Cake:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 (7-ounce) tube almond paste, crumbled into small pieces (about 2 ½ cups)
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1/3 cup sour cream
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 teaspoon almond extract Almond Glaze:
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1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
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Pinch of salt
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