Burnt Almond Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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For the Almond Cake:
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4 extra-large egg whites
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1 cup milk
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 tsp almond extract
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3 cups (10.5 oz) cake flour
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1 1/2 cups (10.5 oz) sugar
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1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp salt
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6 oz butter, at room temperature
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For the Simple Syrup:
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp amaretto,
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or 1 tsp almond extract
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For the Almond Pastry Cream:
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1 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
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1 tbsp cold water
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4 yolks
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1 whole egg
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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2 cups milk
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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pinch salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract
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2 tbsp butter
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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3 tbsp powdered sugar
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For the Almond Buttercream:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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12 oz butter
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp almond extract
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1/4 tsp salt
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For the Caramelized Almonds:
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1 1/2 cups (6 oz) sliced almonds
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2 tbsp water
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tbsp butter
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