Raspberry Cheese Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixer bowl cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add half of the flour which you have sifted with the baking powder, soda and salt.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
4. 4
   Add milk and vanilla, then add rest of flour.
5. 5
   Beat about 2 minutes on low speed.
6. 6
   Spread evenly in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
7. 7
   Spoon preserves in 8 to 10 dollops on top of batter.
8. 8
   With a knife, swirl preserves through batter to give marbled effect.
9. 9
   Bake 30 to 35 minutes in a 350° oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over top.
11. 11
    Cut in squares.
12. 12
    Yields 24 pieces.