lemon almond butter cake | table&spoon

Ingredients

• 2 lemons, grated zest and juiced
• ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup ground toasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, plus 1 more tablespoon for garnish
• whipped cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract