Baum Torte/Baum Kuchen (German Tree Cake )
"The characteristic rings that appear when sliced resemble tree rings, and give the cake its German name, Baum kuchen, which literally translates to tree cake. I made this years ago getting the recipe from bon appetit. All ingredients should be room temperature. This is a dense, rich cake so be sure to slice thin. You can always go back for seconds. Optional: Crushed toasted almonds can be scattered on the jam layers. This torte will have between 20-30 layers...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups almond paste, tightly packed (12 oz)
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6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
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3/4 cup butter, softened (12 tbsp)
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1 cup sugar
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10 eggs, separated
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup cake flour
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3/4 cup cornstarch
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7 ounces apricot jam, divided warmed
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3 ounces seedless raspberry preserves, warmed
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1 cup slivered almonds, coarsely chopped. or 1 cup your favorite nuts
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5 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon dark rum
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons rice syrup or 2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
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