Delicious Italian Christmas Cream Cake Recipe

This Italian Christmas Cream Cake is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. Layers of vanilla sponge cake, creamy custard, and sweet whipped cream come together to create a show-stopping dessert that will impress all of your guests. With a hint of almond and rum flavor, this cake is sure to become a holiday favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 package of vanilla cake mix
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of cornstarch
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon of almond extract
• 1 teaspoon of rum extract
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Fresh berries for garnish

Directions

1. Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package instructions and bake in two round cake pans. Let cool completely.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in almond and rum extracts. Let cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
4. To assemble the cake, place one layer of vanilla cake on a serving plate. Spread half of the custard mixture over the cake, then top with half of the whipped cream. Repeat with the second layer of cake, custard, and whipped cream.
5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

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