Easy Almond Pound Cake

The sweet tastes of vanilla and almond blended together make this pound cake a real crowd pleaser…and it’s so easy.

1 boxed pound cake mix, prepared per box instructions
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Almond Extract
1 package (8 oz/225 g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup/125 mL Watkins Vanilla Dessert Mix
1/4-1/2 cup/60-125 mL of milk
1/2 cup/125 mL sliced almonds
15 oz/450 g can of fruit cocktail
(optional topping)

1. Add almond extract to cake batter.
2. Spray loaf pan with Watkins Cooking Spray, pour in cake batter.
3. Bake at 350°F/180°C for 40-50 minutes, or according to instructions on box mix, until golden brown.
4. While cake is baking blend cream cheese, dessert mix and milk.
5. Once cake is cooled spread cream cheese mixture on top of cake. Top with fruit cocktail and sprinkle with almonds.

Topping Alternative:
For a lighter topping, mix 2 tsp/10 mL of Watkins Vanilla Extract into an 8 oz/225 g container of whipped topping.