Description
A classic tort diplomat recipe that combines layers of sponge cake, creamy custard, and fruit for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed fruit (strawberries, peaches, or berries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix flour and baking powder, then fold into egg mixture.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool the cake, then slice into two layers.
- Heat milk in a saucepan, then whisk in cornstarch and vanilla until thickened.
- Spread custard on one cake layer, add fruit, then top with the second layer.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit for best results.
- Chill thoroughly for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Romanian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: tort diplomat, sponge cake, custard dessert, Romanian dessert