"Enjoy this homemade delicious coffee cake garnished with almonds – perfect for gift giving...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 packages regular or fast-acting dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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2 eggs
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5 1/2 to 6 cups Gold Medal® Better for Bread™ bread flour or Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 cups cherry-flavored dried cranberries
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1 1/2 cups chopped drained maraschino cherries
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 to 2 tablespoons milk or water
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted