Cream Cheese Whities

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2 tb butter 2 ts maple syrup
1 pk (8 oz) cream cheese
4 servings
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1 c maple syrup 1/2 ts baking powder
3 ea eggs 1/2 ts baking soda
2 ts vanilla 1/2 c nuts
2 tb cream 1/4 ts almond extract
2 c white unbleached flour

For the filling, combine butter and cream cheese with maple syrup; set
aside.
In a separate bowl, blend together maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and
cream. Add flour in three additions, mixing well after each addition.
Add baking powder and baking soda. Stir in nuts and almond extract.
Pour half the batter into an oiled 8-inch square baking dish.
Carefully spread cream cheese filling on top. Spoon remaining batter
over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top will be golden
brown, perhaps with some "whitie" peeking through. Serve warm.
Serves 4