Almond Gâteau

Components

• Almond Sponge, split into 2 layers
• Dessert syrup flavored with rum
• Apricot jam
• Almond macaroon mixture

Procedure

1. Moisten the sponge layers with syrup and sandwich them together with apricot jam.
2. Coat the sides of the cake with the macaroon mixture. Using a star tube or basketweave tube, cover the top of the cake with macaroon mix in a basketweave pattern.
3. Let stand for at least 1 hour.
4. Brown quickly in a hot oven (450°F/230°C), abou