"Candy Cane shaped coffee cake with raspberry filling!..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces frozen raspberries
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
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2 envelopes (4 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
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1/2 cup water ((warmed to 105 to 115 degrees F))
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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5 1/2 to 6 cups bread flour
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, (at room temperature)
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1/2 cup granulated white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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3 cups powdered sugar, (sifted (divided))
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9 teaspoons water ((divided))
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3 teaspoons almond extract ((divided))