Almond Crunch Cake Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 8 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon sifted baking soda
• 2 -2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• almonds, blanched, halved and toasted