Berry Patch Coffee Cake

This coffee cake is a great option for brunch with friends. It can be served warm or cold.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
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• 1 package cream cheese, softened (8oz.)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (opt.)
• 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry preserves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place butter and cream cheese in large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Blend in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to cream cheese mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pecans, if desired.
3. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Dot with preserves; swirl knife through batter several times for marbled effect.
4. Bake 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

By Robin from Washington, IA