Cassata Cake
Cassata Cake is a traditional Italian dessert that originated in Sicily and is often served during special occasions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 195 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Cassata Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Fold in the candied fruit.
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Cut the sponge cake slices into halves.
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Line the bottom of a cake pan with the halved sponge cake slices.
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Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the sponge cake.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining sponge cake and ricotta mixture.
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Cover the cake pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the cake.
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Spread whipped cream over the chocolate.
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Garnish with maraschino cherries.
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Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
