Sugar Syrup:

1/4 cup (60 grams) water

1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar

1 tablespoon (10 grams) Rum or Brandy (optional)

Almond Cream (Frangipane)

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar

1 large egg (55 grams without shell), at room temperature

1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon (4 grams) rum or brandy (optional)

1 cup (115 grams) ground almonds>

3 1/2 tablespoons (30 grams) all purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

Garnish:

Shaved almonds