Diplomat with coffee

Diplomat Cake with Coffee – A Delicious Indulgence

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 3 hours
Total time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Number of servings: 10

If you're looking for a quick and elegant dessert, the Coffee Diplomat Cake is the perfect choice. This cake is a delightful combination of fine cream, delicate biscuits, and an intense coffee flavor that will enchant your senses. Plus, it's a simple recipe that can be easily customized to suit your tastes.

Necessary ingredients:

- 400 g biscuits (preferably Petit Beurre or cocoa biscuits)
- 500 ml heavy cream (with at least 30% fat content)
- 250 g cream cheese (or mascarpone for a richer taste)
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 200 ml strong coffee, cooled (or espresso)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 10 g gelatin (or 2 sheets of gelatin)
- 100 ml water (for hydrating the gelatin)
- Cocoa or grated chocolate for decoration (optional)

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the gelatin: Start by hydrating the gelatin. If using granulated gelatin, place it in a small bowl and add 100 ml of cold water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it swells. If using gelatin sheets, soak them in cold water for 5 minutes.

2. Preparing the cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. It's important not to overmix, as it can turn into butter.

3. Incorporating the cheese: Add the cream cheese or mascarpone to the whipped cream and gently fold with a spatula to avoid losing air. Mix until you have a smooth cream.

4. Melting the gelatin: If you used granulated gelatin, heat the hydrated gelatin over a double boiler or in the microwave for a few seconds until it becomes liquid. If using gelatin sheets, squeeze out the excess water and add them to the warm (not hot) coffee to dissolve completely. Let it cool slightly.

5. Adding the coffee: Incorporate the cooled coffee into the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, gently mixing to maintain the airy texture.

6. Assembling the cake: In a springform pan or a special cake mold, place a layer of biscuits quickly dipped in the cooled coffee. Cover with a layer of cream, then repeat this process until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is cream.

7. Cooling: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but ideally overnight to set well.

8. Serving: Once the cake is completely chilled, remove it from the mold. Sprinkle cocoa or grated chocolate on top for an elegant look. You can decorate it with coffee beans or fresh fruits for an extra splash of color and flavor.

Practical tips:

- Make sure the heavy cream is well chilled before whipping for optimal texture.
- If you want to add a personal touch, you can infuse the coffee with a splash of coffee liqueur or rum flavor.
- The cake can also be adapted for chocolate lovers by adding cocoa to the cream or using cocoa biscuits.

The Coffee Diplomat Cake is perfect for special occasions or simply to treat yourself after a long day. Enjoy every slice and savor its enticing flavors!

Preparing the diplomat cream: Melt the broken chocolate pieces in coffee over low heat. Separately, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until you obtain a whitish mixture, into which you gradually pour the cooled chocolate mixture and whipped cream mixed with very cold water. Add the diced orange and lemon peel, and place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 80 minutes. In a bowl, mix the liqueur with a glass of cold water. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into this mixture to soften it slightly. With half of the soaked ladyfingers, line the bottom and sides of a round cake pan with removable sides, where you have placed plastic wrap. Pour in a layer of cream, level it, and then place a layer of ladyfingers on top. Add another layer of cream and finally another layer of ladyfingers. Place a weight on top of the last layer and keep the cake in the freezer for 2-3 hours. After this time, invert the diplomat cake onto a platter and trim the edges with a knife. The coffee diplomat cake is decorated with fresh whipped cream and coffee beans.

 Ingredients: 500g ladyfingers 100ml coffee liqueur Cream: 6 egg yolks 200g powdered sugar 2 tablespoons candied orange and lemon peel 250g cooking chocolate 100ml concentrated coffee 400ml cream 50ml very cold water For decoration: 300ml freshly whipped cream 1 tablespoon coffee beans boiled in sugar syrup or honey

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