Dessert Latija

Directions

1. 1
   Slice cake and lay on bottom of a platter.
2. 2
   Place 1 1/3 cups water in a saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring it almost to a boil and add milk and sugar.
4. 4
   Mix remaining 1/3 cup water with cornstarch and vanilla. Gradually add to the milk mixture, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and there are no lumps.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; add butter.
6. 6
   Stir in eggs, one-fourth at a time, while stirring vigorously.
7. 7
   After all egg has been mixed in, return to heat and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened.
8. 8
   Pour Latija on top of sponge cake and sprinkle with plenty of cinnamon. Serves 12.