Almond Shamah Chiffon

I dedicate this cake to my longtime friend David Shamah, who asked me to create a golden chiffon with almonds in a traditional layer cake pan. The solution to this challenge was to add a little more flour and less liquid in the batter for increased structure. A flavorful syrup brushed on after baking makes the cake perfectly moist and tender. Wondra flour makes it lighter than air, but cake or all-purpose flour still produces a light cake. The raspberry whipped cream perfectly complements i