franfurter kranz (frankfurt crown cake)

cake
1 c butter,no margarine
1 1/2 c sugar
6 eggs,large *
1 1/2 t lemon rind,grated
8 t rum
4 t baking powder
3 1/2 c flour,unbleached, sifted

buttercream filling 
1 c sugar
3/4 c ,water
6 egg yolks,large
1 t rum
1 c butter,no margarine,unsalted



praline topping 
2 t butter
1 c sugar
1/2 c ,water
1 c almonds,blanched, sliced

apricot glaze 
1/2 c apricot jam



* egg yolks must be beaten into the cake one at a time so keep the yolks seperated from each