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     Title: Cassata Napoletana
Categories: Italian, Cakes
     Yield: 6 servings

     2    Round/squar   sponge cake;
          -about 9" in diameter
     1 c  Cherry preserves
   1/2    Recipe        neapolitan
          -custard -- * see recipe
          Walnuts; chopped
     1    Candied cherries
          Candied fruit, chopped;
          -optional

  Carefully slice the sponge cake in half horizontally to make 4 thin
 layers. Place one layer on a serving plate and cover with half of the
 preserves. Set the second layer on top and spread thickly with
 Neapolitan Custard. Set the third layer on top and spread with the
 remaining preserves. Cover with the last layer, spread it with
 Neapolitan Custard and garnish with chopped walnuts, candied
 cherries and mixed candied fruit. Chill for at least 2 hours before
 serving.

  Serves 6.

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