INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups cake flour
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1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
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7 egg whites
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Pinch salt
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For the Frosting:
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup water
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4 egg whites
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Pinch salt
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1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract