Spring Shower Almond Petits Fours

INGREDIENTS

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for baking sheet
• 1 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for baking sheet
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup almond paste
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves, processed in a food processor
• Sugar Glaze
• Gum paste cherry blossoms, (available at Wendy Kromer Confections)