Frankfurt Crown

To make the dough, cream the butter or margarine

Gradually add the sugar, beating well

Add the eggs, salt, rum or lemon zest

Mix in the cornstarch, flour, and yeast

Add the mixture to the previous one

Mix well

Place in a ring mold greased with butter

Bake in a moderate oven, preheated, for 35-45 minutes

To make the cream, mix the vanilla pudding, sugar, and 6 tablespoons of milk

Heat the remaining milk to boiling point

Remove from heat and add the vanilla pudding mixture

Mix well and return to heat, stirring constantly, until it boils again

Let it cool, stirring occasionally

Beat the butter or margarine and mix with the cooled vanilla pudding

Mix well

Be careful not to let the butter or pudding get too cold, so they don't separate or form liquid

To make the caramelized almonds, melt the butter and sugar, and cook, stirring until the sugar is lightly golden

Add the almonds, heat, stirring until the almonds are golden

Pour onto a greased surface with oil

Let it cool and break into pieces

After the cake has cooled, cut it twice and fill with the cream made from butter, reserving some for topping the cake

Sprinkle with caramelized almonds, and if desired, garnish with cherries or red jelly

It's much better if you fill it one day before serving.