"This intense coffee cake is paired with a creamy, sweet frosting and crunchy, toasted almonds. So basically a cake version of an almond flavored cafe latte with whipped cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups flour
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2 cups sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 sticks (1 cup) butter
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3 tbsp instant coffee crystals
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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2 whole eggs
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1 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp vanilla
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1 tsp instant coffee crystals; dissolved in 1/2 tbsp hot water
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1-1/2 stick (0.75 cups) butter
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1 pound powdered sugar
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2 tsp almond extract
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1 tbsp ground almonds (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3.5 tbsp heavy cream (or more for desired consistency)
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1 cup almond slices, toasted