Ingredients

1 cup half and half

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2 large eggs

1/2 7-ounce roll almond paste (scant 1/2 cup packed), diced

6 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

2/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

Cake

• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

• 1 cup raspberry preserves

Almond cream cheese frosting

• 2 1/2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract

• Assorted fresh berries (such as strawberries and blueberries)
• Currant jelly, warmed

Description

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