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• How many grams are in 1 cup of sliced almonds for an almond cake topping?
  86 g. A standard almond cake or torte calling for a cup of sliced almonds across the surface translates to 86 g on the scale. Spoon the slices into the cup and level — don't pack or tap, since sliced almonds compress and you'll end up with closer to 100 g, which throws off both the bake and the brown-butter ratio.
• Does the 86 g per cup figure apply to frangipane and biscotti recipes?
  Yes, when the recipe specifies sliced almonds. Frangipane and biscotti more often call for ground or whole almonds, which weigh differently — ground almonds run about 96 g/cup and whole are around 142 g/cup. Read the recipe form carefully; the 86 g/cup figure on this page is for sliced only.
• Why does my granola recipe seem to need more sliced almonds than 86 g per cup suggests?
  Granola recipes often measure sliced almonds heaped or after toasting, both of which shift the weight. A heaped cup can hit 100 g, and toasted almonds lose moisture and weigh slightly less per cup. Stick to 86 g for the spoon-and-level cup the recipe was likely tested with, then adjust by taste once toasted.

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