Toasted Almond Cream Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup whole milk, warm
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• ½ cup mascarpone cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
• ⅓ cup almond flour, finely ground
• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
• Sliced almonds ¾ cup Lightly toasted
• Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Melted (optional)