Desserts [Elaine] Desserts [Elaine]

Il Diplomatico

When I've read about Giuliano Hazan's (yes - Marcella's son) cooking classes, I see that he makes this dessert often.  I've always wanted to make it and I finally got around to it.   Imagine my surprise when I saw that he uses a store bought pound cake for this!  I couldn't believe it, but hey - it works.  This cake is sliced and brushed with an espresso/rum mixture, filled with chocolate mousse and finished with whipped cream.  It's really delicious.  Use whatever berries look good to you. 
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