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Cut the pound cake into 9 (3/4-inch) slices and spread each slice on 1 side with raspberry jam, using all the jam.
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Set aside.
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Place a layer of cake, jam side up, in the bottom of a 2 1/2-to 3-quart glass serving bowl, cutting the pieces to fit.
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Sprinkle with Framboise.
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Top with a layer of raspberries and strawberries and Cognac Cream.
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Repeat the layers of cake sprinkled with Framboise, raspberries, strawberries and Cognac Cream, ending with a third layer of cake jam side down and raspberries and strawberries.
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Whip the heavy cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
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When it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until it forms stiff peaks.
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Decorate the trifle with whipped cream.
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The trifle can sit for a while at room temperature.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch) loaf pans.
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Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
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Cream the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
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With the mixer on medium speed, beat in the eggs, 1 at a time.
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In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and vanilla.
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Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour.
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Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
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When the cakes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes.
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Take them out of the pans, place them on a baking rack and allow them to cool completely.
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Wrap well, and store in the refrigerator.
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Heat the milk in a medium stainless-steel saucepan over medium heat and bring almost to a boil.
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Remove from the heat.
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Beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
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With the mixer on low speed, sprinkle on the cornstarch.
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Beat on medium-low speed until combined, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
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With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture.
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Pour the mixture back into the pan.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
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(Pay attention because it will thicken and then quickly become scrambled eggs!)
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Immediately, pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl.
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Stir in the vanilla, Cognac, butter, and heavy cream.
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Place plastic wrap directly on the custard and refrigerate until cold.
