Saffron Almond Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 CUP BUTTER, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, PLUS MELTED BUTTER FOR GREASING THE PAN
• 1 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR, PLUS MORE FOR DUSTING THE PAN
• 1/4 CUP WHOLE MILK
• 1/2 TEASPOON SAFFRON THREADS
• 1 TEASPOON FRESHLY GRATED ORANGE ZEST
• 1/2 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
• 1/4 TEASPOON BAKING SODA
• 1/4 TEASPOON SALT
• 1/2 CUP ALMOND PASTE
• 1/2 CUP CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR, PLUS MORE FOR DUSTING THE CAKE (optional)
• 2 EGGS
• 1 EGG YOLK
• 1/2 TEASPOON ALMOND EXTRACT
• 1 TABLESPOON FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE
• 1/2 CUP CREME FRAICHE