Muchas Leches Cake with Sugared Almonds

INGREDIENTS

For the cake:

2 cups

blanched almonds

3/4 cup

plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

large eggs, separated

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

baking powder

For the soaking liquid:

1/4 cup

heavy whipping cream

2 tbsp

dulce de leche

1/4 cup

cream of coconut

1/4 cup

sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup

evaporated milk

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

For the sugared almonds:

large egg whites

2 cups

slivered almonds

1/2 cup

sugar

For the frosting:

2 cups

heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup

confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting

Splash of vanilla extract

Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)