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Genoise Layer Cake with Rum Syrup and Whipped Cream Frosting

Genoise Layer Cake with Rum Syrup and Whipped Cream Frosting was pinched from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/331811/genoise-layer-cake-with-rum-syrup-and-wh" target="_blank">www.marthastewart.com.</a>
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pans
9 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1 cup for syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons light rum
3 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pastry Cream
Pesticide-free fern and geranium leaves, for decorating (optional)
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