Strawberry Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 (10 ounce) package sliced frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/3 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup cold butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg, ligtly beaten

Directions

1. 1

   In lg saucepan, combine strawberries and cornstarch til blended.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Stir in cinnamon, almond and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, set aside.

6. 6

   In lg. bowl, combine flour and sugar.

7. 7

   Cut in butter til mixture is crumbly.

8. 8

   *Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.

9. 9

   Add baking powder, soda and salt to the remaining flour mixture.

10. 10

    Stir in buttermilk, 1 teaspoons vanilla and beaten egg til moistened.

11. 11

    Spread 1 1/2 cups batter into greased 8" square baking dish.

12. 12

    Carefully spread/top with strawberry mixture.

13. 13

    Drop remaining batter by Tbls. over strawberry mixture.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

15. 15

    Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes or til golden brown.

16. 16

    Cool on wire rack.