Name: Mixed-Berry Chiffron Cake with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: Makes 14 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup half and half; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1/3 cups sugar; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1/2 7-ounce roll almond paste (scant 1/2 cup packed), diced; 6 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 2/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 5 large eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 cup raspberry preserves; 2 1/2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; Assorted fresh berries (such as strawberries and blueberries); Currant jelly, warmed

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