Granny Smith Coffeecake

Yield: 12 to 14 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 cups Granny Smith apples, pared, cored and sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, butter, eggs and almond extract; mix well.
2. Combine the 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; blend into cheese mixture alternately with milk. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.
3. Dip apples into lemon juice; toss with 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
4. Arrange apple slices on coffeecake.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
6. Cool slightly; serve warm.