Apple-Topped Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons flour

Directions

1. 1

   Set the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

3. 3

   Dip apple slices in lemon juice to coat; set aside.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine the butter and cream cheese; add in the sugar, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Beat in the almond extract.

7. 7

   In a bowl; sift/mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

8. 8

   Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; mix well after each addition.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into prepared baking pan.

10. 10

    Combine the 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp flour and the cinnamon in a small bowl.

11. 11

    Toss the apple slices in the flour/cinnamon mixture, tossing lightly to coat well.

12. 12

    Arrange the apple slices evenly on top of the batter in the pan.

13. 13

    Bake for 50-60 minutes.