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INGREDIENTS
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1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
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2 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup blanched almonds
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5 large egg whites
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1 cup whole milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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White nonpareils or sprinkles, for topping (optional)
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8 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
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2 8 -ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract