Cassata Alla Siciliana

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   In a microwavable bowl, melt the butter.

2. 2

   Add the coffee and the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth. You might need to microwave the mixture a few short times to allow full melting of the chocolate chips.

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   Once it's all melty and smooth, put the bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice so it can cool down and firm up.

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   Stir every 10-15 minutes to keep it smooth as it firms.

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   Then start on the filling: Mix the ricotta with the sugar, orange zest and grated chocolate.

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   After the pound cake has cooled, slice it into three horizontal layers.

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   Drizzle the Grand Marier over all the layers.

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   Then spread half the filling on the bottom layer, top with the next cake layer and spread with the remaining filling.

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   Then top with the third layer of cake and spread the frosting on top and all over.

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    Refrigerate until dinner.

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    Drizzle the Gand Marnier.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.