Prepare Beaten Sponge cake and cut into 3 layers.
To make filling, melt nougat in a double boiler over low heat.
Spread over 1 cake layer.
Cover with second layer.
Combine almonds, kirsch, water and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Spread over second layer.
Cover with third cake layer.
To make topping, warm jam and press through a strainer to obtain jelly.
Brush warm jelly over top and sides of cake.
Cover sides with sliced almonds, pressing in well.
Prepare fresh fruit or drain canned fruit; arrange on top of cake.
To make glaze, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in a small saucepan.
Gradually stir in orange juice until smooth.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil and stir 2 minutes.
Add orange peel and orange-flavored liqueur.
Cover and cool.
Spoon cooled glaze over fruit.