almond squares

Name: Almond Squares
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 stick(s) butter, softened; 1 box(es) butter cake mix; 3 medium eggs (use large for an even richer taste); 1 box(es) powdered sugar; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon(s) almond extract; 3/4 cup(s) sliced almonds

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Fredia Dillard

Alabaster, AL

Updated on Jul 13, 2014

I got this recipe from a friend who owns and runs a tea room in Alabama. It's super rich, but oh so good!

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 10 to 20 people depending on how big the squares are

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened
1 box butter cake mix
3 medium eggs (use large for an even richer taste)
1 box powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon almond extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds

How To Make almond squares

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

Melt the butter and mix with the dry cake mix and 1 egg.
Step 3

Press the mixture into a 9" X 13" pan that has been sprayed with Pam or other spray oil. (Do NOT use the olive oil kind.)
Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, 2 eggs, and almond extract.
Step 5

Pour this mixture on top of the cake mixture.
Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Step 7

Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top and slightly press into the cake.
Step 8

Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Step 9

Allow to cool before cutting into squares - if you can wait that long.
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