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In a bowl, gently toss together the strawberries, almonds and 1/4 cup of the flour; set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs, one at a time.
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Beat in the almond extract.
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Stir together the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, making three additions of the flour mixture and two of buttermilk.
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Gently fold in the strawberry mixture.
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Spoon into 2 greased and floured 8x4-inch loaf pans.
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Bake in a 350°F oven for about 1 hour or until a cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pans on racks for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the pans; let cool completely in racks.