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Amanda Hearty’s diplomat cake shows off the simple flavours of vanilla, butter and sugar in a not-so-simple and delightful layering of textures from crunchy to creamy to fluffy. In a medium pot, fill 1/3 water and bring to a simmer. Using a mixing bowl that fits over the pot, heat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar.
Diplomat Cream or Crema Diplomatica in Italian is nothing else but a combination of classic pastry cream and Chantilly cream. Beat egg yolks with sugar. Add corn starch, vanilla and ½ cup milk. Beat everything well until you get a smooth and even batter without any lumps. Heat remaining milk on a stove-top without boiling it.
Now this is a cake! An Italian Orange Diplomat Cake or also known as Torta Diplomatica. Two layers of puff pastry, a layer of sponge cake filled with a creamy orange Italian Pastry Cream. When I first arrived in Italy this was the Birthday Cake of Choice.
Italian cakes can be on the dry side that is why they are used to make Tiramisu, or Diplomat cake. They also like to include fruits, nuts, chocolate chips or even yogurt in them. Cream fillings are usually made with whole cream or mascarpone and are not very sweet. What are some of the most popular desserts in Italy?
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