Candied Kumquats in Syrup over Almond Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• ⅓ pound fresh kumquats, cut into thin slices, seeds removed
• 1 cup plus 1½ teaspoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup whole milk