Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • 4 egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 Tablespoons butter (cubed, room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (cubed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 5 egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups butter (room temperature, cubed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 6 ounces sliced almonds
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon butter

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