Apricot Bars

Rich and chewy dessert, but the presence of dried apricots makes it sound somewhat healthy and forgiving.

                                                           1 pkg (16 oz) pound cake mix
                                                           4 eggs
                                                           1/2 cup butter, melted
                                                           2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
                                                           1 cup chopped dried apricots
                                                           1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
                                                           2 cups powdered sugar
                                                           1/2 cup apricot preserves
                                                           3/4 cup flaked coconut
                                                           3/4 cup sliced almonds

In a large bowl, cake mix, 2 eggs, butter and 1 tsp vanilla; beat until well blended. Fold in dried apricots. Spread into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan; set aside.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, preserves and remainig 1 tsp vanilla. Add remaining 2 eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gently spread over cake batter. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or unril golden brown.