Almond Joy Layer Cake
"Try the classic flavor of an Almond Joy® candy bar in a moist and tender layer cake that could very well become your new favorite dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour*
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 cups Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup water
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1 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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1/2 cup water
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Pinch salt
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3 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
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1 cup heavy cream or 7/8 cup canned coconut milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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4 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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6 ounce best quality chocolate (60-70% cocoa) Higher cocoa = stronger chocolate flavor)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2/3 cup whole almonds
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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