Almond Torte

Ingredients (20)

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• CAKE:
• 4 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1/3 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon