Orange-scented Honey Almond Cakes

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

cake flour

1/4 tsp

baking powder

1/8 tsp

fine sea salt

large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

almond extract

3/4 cup

(5-1/4 ounces) granulated sugar

2 tsp

orange zest

5 oz

almond paste

12 tbsp

(6 ounces/1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

3 tbsp

honey

3/4 cup

confectioners’ sugar

1 tsp

Grand Marnier or Triple Sec

1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

fine sea salt

4 tsp

orange juice, freshly squeezed

1/4 cup

sliced almonds, toasted and partially crushed