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 white 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