Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar, divided use
  • 3/4 c. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. sour cream
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 eggs, divided use
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c. raspberry preserves
  • 1/2 c. sliced almonds

Method

  • Spray bottom and sides of a 10-inch tube or spring form pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture. To remaining crumb mixture, add baking powder, baking soda, salt, sour cream, almond extract and 1 egg. Blend well. Spread dough over bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan. Pat dough about 1/4 inch thick on sides.