Golden Spaghetti Squash (Doce Dourado de Chila)

Ingredients

• 6 (4-inch) rounds basic sponge cake (1/2 sheet cake), recipe follows
• 1 cup orange simple syrup, recipe follows
• 1 cup Spaghetti Squash Jam, recipe above
• 5 ounces toasted almonds, roughly ground
• 10 egg yolks
• 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Brush the cakes with 3/4 cup of the simple syrup and set aside.

In a saucepan, combine the jam with the remaining 1/4 cup of simple syrup, over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the almonds and continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and place back over the heat. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Place the individual cakes in the center of each serving plate. Spoon the egg mixture over each cake and cool slightly. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

For Orange Simple Syrup:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 orange, zested

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool.