Festive Cassata Cake Recipe

Name: Festive Cassata Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped mixed glace fruit e.g. apricots, cherries, peaches, pineapple Whole Foods 3 For $10.00 thru 02/09; 1/2 cup sultanas; 2 tablespoons brandy; 375 g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/3 cup caster sugar; 3/4 cup pure cream; 100 g dark chocolate, chopped; 50 g amaretti biscuits, chopped; 1/4 cup raspberry jam; 2 tablespoons brandy, extra; 400 g (20cm x 14cm) golden sponge sandwich; Icing sugar, for dusting; Raspberry or mango coulis, to serve Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped mixed glace fruit e.g. apricots, cherries, peaches, pineapple Whole Foods 3 For $10.00 thru 02/09
1/2 cup sultanas
2 tablespoons brandy
375 g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup caster sugar
3/4 cup pure cream
100 g dark chocolate, chopped
50 g amaretti biscuits, chopped
1/4 cup raspberry jam
2 tablespoons brandy, extra
400 g (20cm x 14cm) golden sponge sandwich
Icing sugar, for dusting
Raspberry or mango coulis, to serve Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09

1
COMBINE the fruit and brandy then microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes until fruit is plump.
2
Allow to cool.
3
BEAT the PHILLY and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
4
Fold through the cream, chocolate, amaretti and fruit mixture.
5
Chill for 30 minutes.
6
COMBINE the jam and extra brandy then microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, stir until smooth then brush onto one side of each of the sponge layers.
7
Place a sponge layer, jam side up, onto a large double thickness of foil.
8
Spread the Philly mixture evenly over the sponge base then top with remaining sponge, jam side down.
9
WRAP the cake tightly with foil to enclose filling and freeze overnight until firm.
10
Stand cassata in fridge for 10 minutes before slicing thickly.
11
Place slices on serving plates, dust with icing sugar and drizzle with coulis.
12
Serve immediately.
13
HANDY TIP: The sponge sandwich is readily available from the bakery section in the supermarket.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped mixed glace fruit e.g. apricots, cherries, peaches, pineapple Whole Foods 3 For $10.00 thru 02/09, 1/2 cup sultanas, 2 tablespoons brandy, 375 g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Festive Cassata Cake 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.

Festive Cassata Cake

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