"Don't be "intimidated" by the recipe directions for this coffee cake—it really isn't difficult to make. Try it sometime as a nice brunch item. Don't limit it to that, though...it's also a delicious dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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FILLING:
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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3/4 cup water or cranberry-raspberry juice
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2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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COFFEE CAKE:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground mace
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1 cup cold butter, cubed
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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TOPPING:
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1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup sliced almonds