INGREDIENTS
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1 cup whole milk
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4 1/2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup plus 1 pinch granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
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2 large eggs
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480 grams all-purpose flour
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30 grams Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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2 ounces finely chopped bittersweet or dark chocolate
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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3 1/2 ounces (1/2 tube) almond paste, chopped finely
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2 ounces finely chopped bittersweet or dark chocolate
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar