Italian Orange Diplomat Cake / Torta Diplomatica

2 hr 15 min Prep: 1 hr 30 min Cook: 45 min
Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (26)

  • FOR THE SPONGE CAKE:
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • FOR THE PASTRY CREAM FILLING:
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • peel one orange
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • PUFF PASTRY:
  • 2 rolls puff pastry
  • 1/4 cup powdered / icing sugar
  • ORANGE SYRUP:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered / icing sugar
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped almonds

Directions

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