"A fresh departure from the classic coffee-infused Italian tiramisu, succulent berries combine with citrus-soaked cake and creamy filling in this elegant dessert. After you've picked your berries, this pick-me-up sweet is just what you deserve...."
INGREDIENTS
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sponge cake
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6 large eggs
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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citrus soaking syrup
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3/4 cup water
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (grated peel of 2 lemons)
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1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons)
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pinch of ground cloves
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3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur*
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citrus cream filling
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2 cups mascarpone cheese
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2 tablespoons freshly grated orange peel (from 1 orange)
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1 cup heavy or whipping cream
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 quarts fresh berries of your choice (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)1 1/2 teaspoon salt