Cassata Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Cassata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf sponge cake; 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur; 2 c. Ricotta cheese; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces, chopped; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped mixed candied fruit; 8 oz. (8 sq.) semi-sweet chocolate, cut in small pieces; 1/2 c. strong coffee; 3/4 c. unsalted butter, cut in small pieces and chilled; 4 candied cherries, halved

Servings: persons

1 loaf sponge cake
2 Tbsp. orange liqueur
2 c. Ricotta cheese
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces, chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped mixed candied fruit
8 oz. (8 sq.) semi-sweet chocolate, cut in small pieces
1/2 c. strong coffee
3/4 c. unsalted butter, cut in small pieces and chilled
4 candied cherries, halved

1
Slice cake into 4 layers.
2
Reserve a layer for top.
3
Drizzle orange liqueur over remaining 3 layers.
4
Combine cheese, sugar, almond extract, chocolate and fruit.
5
Use as a filling for cake layers.
6
Top with pain layer.
7
Chill.
8
Heat chocolate with coffee in a heavy saucepan until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Add butter, piece by piece, beating until frosting is smooth.
11
Chill until of spreading consistency.
12
Spread frosting over sides and top of cake.
13
Swirl, as desired.
14
Decorate with whipped cream rosettes.
15
Chill thoroughly.

1166

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf sponge cake, 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur, 2 c. Ricotta cheese, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Cassata falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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