Swedish Almond Cake
"This Swedish almond cake is traditionally served with afternoon coffee...."
INGREDIENTS
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Almond Cake:
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1 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 16-ounce can pears in light syrup drained
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1 cups sugar, divided
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2 tablespoons butter melted
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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3 large egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 cup buttermilk divided
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Caramel-almond Topping:
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1/3 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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