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Cassata Cake

Cassata Cake recipe

Cassata cake is a traditional Italian dessert originating from Sicily. It is often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 310 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

Cooking Method ,
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 240 min Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
Servings 8
Calories 2800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 300 grams Sponge Cake
  • 200 milliliters Marsala Wine
  • 500 grams Ricotta Cheese
  • 100 grams Powdered Sugar
  • 150 grams Candied Fruit
  • 100 grams Dark Chocolate
  • 200 milliliters Whipped Cream
Instructions
  1. Cut the sponge cake into thin layers.
  2. Soak the layers in Marsala wine.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese and powdered sugar.
  4. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on the soaked cake layer.
  5. Add a layer of candied fruit.
  6. Repeat steps 2-5 for the second layer.
  7. Top with the final layer of soaked cake.
  8. Cover the cake with whipped cream.
  9. Decorate with grated dark chocolate.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
Sugars 19g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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