Italian Cassata

4 Reviews

“We were served Cassata in Italy on a number of occasions. It was always excellent. A beautiful presentation.” - by Juanita Peek

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9x5 inch loaf pan

Directions

Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Bake in a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cool completely.
With a sharp, serrated knife, cut a thin slice from both ends of cooled cake. Cut cake horizontally into 4 even layers. Brush each layer with 1 tablespoon orange liqueur.
In medium bowl, beat ricotta cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in cream, sugar, remaining liqueur. With rubber scraper, fold in chocolate pieces and candied fruits.
Place bottom layer of cake on flat plate and spread with one-third of ricotta mix. Place second layer of cake evenly on top of first layer and spread with one-third filling. Repeat with third layer of cake and filling. Top with remaining cake layer.
Gently press loaf into shape. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ricotta is firm.
To make the frosting: Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler, over hot, not boiling, water. Remove from water. Add confectioners sugar, hot coffee, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. If too soft to spread, refrigerate until of spreading consistency - about 30 minutes. Spread frosting over side and top of cake. Refrigerate until serving time.
To serve, decorate top with candied fruits, if desired. Or use a pastry tube to decorate the cake with flowers and vines. Makes 10 servings.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
553 cal
28%

Fat
24.1 g
37%

Carbs
76.7 g
25%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (4)

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Gail

Feb. 23, 2009

"Lovely flavors, the icing is especially good. I am not a fan of candied fruit so I used orange zest that had been microwaved with a tiny bit of confectioners sugar and orange juice (2 tsp zest, 1/2 ts..." See morep sugar 1 tsp juice). Many rave reviews from those served."

Nichole

Dec. 6, 2003

"DELICIOUS! :)..." See more"

Cyn

Feb. 1, 2012

"Unexpected company! Dessert emergency! Used frozen poundcake. Had leftover candied fruit from Xmas. No orange liqueur so used bourbon. Was delightful, anyhow. Wows all around and this one is a k..." See moreeeper. Next time, I will do it with homemade poundcake, the right way....it can only get better!"

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