Italian Cassata

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Italian Cassata). We were served Cassata in Italy on a number of occasions. It was always excellent. A beautiful presentation.

Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 - 9x5 inch loaf pan

Italian Cassata

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package pound cake mix

6 tablespoons orange liqueur

1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

¼ cup white sugar

3 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate

3 tablespoons candied mixed fruit

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

¼ cup butter

3 cups confectioners' sugar

½ cup hot

strong brewed coffee

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Bake in a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cool completely.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Gently press loaf into shape. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ricotta is firm.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Nutritional Information

Italian Cassata

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 553.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.5g 19%

Carbohydrates: 76.7g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 58.5g

Fat: 24.1g 37%

Saturated Fat: 11.5g 58%

Cholesterol: 52.5mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 337IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Folate: 9.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 164.6mg 17%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 38.5mg 14%

Potassium: 185.6mg 5%

Sodium: 264mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 216.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.