Almond Cream Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

butter ( (softened))

1 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

3 cups

cake flour* ((345 grams spooned & measured carefully))

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tsp

baking powder

1 cup

milk ( (2% milkfat))

1 tsp

almond extract

3/4 cup

egg whites plus 3 tablespoons*

1/2 cup

plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups

milk

1 1/2 tsp

almond extract

2 cups

butter ( (softened))

2 cups

granulated sugar

Sliced almonds and whole almonds for decorating