I finally got started making Joe's Italian Creme Cake. Thanks to Chef Dennis and Chef Grace for answering my questions and taking an interest in helping me!
I'm sure my first attempt, though it turned out good, was a bit clumsy. I am not a fussy cook, and prefer 'getting it done' to taking the time needed to 'get it done right'! LOL - not good, I know. This process took me the better part of the day, with all the chilling time and resting time...but Joe LOVED it, and said it is very close to what he remembers. His suggestion for next time.... use more rum and liqueur (!!), and his mom put the almonds inside, on top of the pudding layers, rather than on the outside (which is how I've always seen them). Everything else got his seal of approval! Hooray!! Success!! Totally worth it, to see him enjoying it!!
Sponge Cakes First
Cooking the cream and vanilla bean, so it had time to cool and rest.
Simple syrup with run and cherry liqueur.
Toasted almonds.
Custard/Pudding (added cocoa to half of it).
Whipped cream for the sides and top.
First layer, with chocolate custard.
Second layer, with vanilla custard.
Three layers together.
Put together....
A happy husband!!!
A very happy husband!!
Joe is happy that it won't last long, and has to be eaten quickly. The whipped cream isn't stabilized (Chef Grace told me how to do it, using unflavored gelatin, but I didn't have any.)
Anyway, the cake and laundry has been my day! Hope yours has been good, and I wish you a good week ahead!! Peace, love & hugs!!
Terri I can tell by your husbands smiling face that the cake was a success! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat looks soooo good. I dont think I have ever made a cake or anything else that took that many steps or had three layers, but if Joe is happy, it was definitely worth it and a success.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW!! That cake looks amazing! And the smile on Joe's face confirms it!
ReplyDeleteJoe didn't have to say anything... his smile is worth a thousand words. Priceless. The things we do for the man we love. hahaha A lot of work, but well worth it. It looks amazing. My mouth is watering just looking at the picture.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good week ahead. Take care.
Looks amazing Terri - magnifico!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Grace, for all your help!!
DeleteThat's one thing I've got plenty of - unflavoured gelatin. That's what I use for my jelly candles. I know Jello makes it in the US, so it shouldn't be hard to find. It looks yummy. The important thing is that Joe likes it. You could freeze it perhaps.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, yes Jello makes it and the store has it all the time, it is just not something I've kept on hand before (I have flavored, but not unflavored). I totally forgot to get some. Will try it next time!
DeleteGreat job on the cake! Looks so yummy
ReplyDeleteWow Terri, that looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteGood job sweet Terri and that cake is beautiful. I bet it is yummy too. Now that you have made one Joe may be requesting them often. :)The happy shows all over his face, he is proud of that cake. Hugs
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering just looking at the picture! I'm sure it must taste as wonderful as it looks. Well done!
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