Marzipan Christmas Kringle (Juleskringle)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup butter
•  
• 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
• 1/2 cup crushed sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds