Red Velvet Cassata Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cassata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) package almond paste (like Odense); 1 1/3 cups water; 1 (16 ounce) box red velvet cake mix; 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup corn oil (I prefer canola, so use your preference); 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese; 3 cups heavy cream, divided; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups strawberries, halved

Servings: persons

1 (7 ounce) package almond paste (like Odense)
1 1/3 cups water
1 (16 ounce) box red velvet cake mix
3 large eggs
1/3 cup corn oil (I prefer canola, so use your preference)
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
3 cups heavy cream, divided
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups strawberries, halved

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In bowl of mixer on medium speed, beat almond paste and 11/3cups water for 2 minutes.
3
Add next 3 ingredients (cake mix, eggs and oil).
4
On low speed, beat 30 seconds; scrape bowl then beat 2 more minutes on medium speed.
5
Divide between two 8-inch round cake pans coated with flour based cooking spray.
6
Bake for 30 minutes or until tester comes out clean; cool on rack.
7
Halve cakes.
8
In bowl of electric mixer, beat next 2 ingredients (cream cheese and mascarpone), 1 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract 2 minutes.
9
Beat remaining cream and sugar 2 minutes, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
10
Place 1 cake layer on plate; top with 1 cup cream mixture. Repeat twice.
11
Coat cake with remaining cream mixture and top with berries (using a mix of berries like strawberries, raspberries citrus curls and edible flowers looked terrific in the photo!).
12
Enjoy! ;).

1344

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 (7 ounce) package almond paste (like Odense), 1 1/3 cups water, 1 (16 ounce) box red velvet cake mix, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet 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.

Red Velvet Cassata

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