Genoise Layer Cake with Rum Syrup and Whipped Cream Frosting

Name: Genoise Layer Cake with Rum Syrup and Whipped Cream Frosting
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pans; 9 large eggs, separated; 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1 cup for syrup; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted; Pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons light rum; 3 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pastry Cream; Pesticide-free fern and geranium leaves, for decorating (optional)

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INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pans

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9 large eggs, separated

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1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1 cup for syrup

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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted

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Pinch of salt

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2 tablespoons light rum

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3 1/2 cups heavy cream

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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Pastry Cream

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Pesticide-free fern and geranium leaves, for decorating (optional)

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