Directions:

Almond Butter Frosting:
With a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter and almond butter about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, half and half and vanilla extract. Increase to high speed and beat another 2 minutes. Add more powdered sugar if frosting is too thin or another tablespoon of half and half if frosting is too thick.

To toast almonds:
Evenly distribute almonds on a microwave safe plate. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes; stir. Repeat in 1 minute increments, stirring almonds each time until nuts are nicely toasted. Let almonds cool before placing on top of cake.

To decorate cake:
Using a large spatula, frost outside, top and inside inner circle of the cake. Scatter cool, toasted almonds on top of cake lightly pressing into the frosting so nuts stay in place.