Caramel Almond Cream Cake

For the almond base

• 5 oz (150 g) flaked almonds
• 2 oz (50

Oil the base and sides of a 7–8-inch (18–20 cm) loose-based cake tin. To make the almond base, put the flaked almonds into a bowl and mix with the caster sugar. Heat a large, carefully dried frying pan unt