Ambrosia Layer Cake Recipe

Ingredients (21)

• baking spray for pans
• 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 3/4 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 4 cups heavy cream, chilled (See Notes)
• 2 cups mini-marshmallows, plus (optional) additional for decorating
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted