Cassata napoletana

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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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