Caramel Soaked Almond Cake (AKA Toscakaka Torte)

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, (softened)

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

dulce de leche

large eggs

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

milk

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour ((spoon and level to measure))

1/2 cup

almond flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

sliced almonds, (lightly toasted)

1/2 tsp

flaky sea salt, (such as Maldon)

1 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

water

1/2 cup

heavy cream

4 tbsp

unsalted butter

1 tsp

vanilla extract