European cakes are so different and not showy but so yummy. This is an almond pastry, then a custard filling, then a sponge layer and then a custard "icing" with sprinkled almonds. It's not an icing. It is truly just milk, egg yolks and 1 tbsp. of flour cooked until thick and then when it is cooled, you sort of ice the cake. Just showing for the "variety" not for the oos and ahs of the beautiful decoration because that's not what this cake is about.