All that's needed to enhance a simple almond-flavored cake is an outstanding berry garnish. Beautiful!
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Topping
Heat oven to 177°C (163°Cfor dark or nonstick pan). Generously spray bottom and side of 20- or 23-cmround cake pan with baking spray with flour.
In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
Bake and cool as directed on box for 20- or 23-cm rounds.
Place berries in medium bowl. In 0.95 ml saucepan, heat preserves and apple juice to boiling, stirring frequently. Pour over berries; toss berries until coated with preserves mixture. Let stand 5 minutes.
Gently cut off any dome from top of cake, using serrated knife, to make top level. On serving plate, place cake, sliced side down. Arrange berries on cake; drizzle with syrup remaining in bowl. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Store leftover cake covered in refrigerator.
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