PAT'S EASY CASSATA CAKE
Nutty, fresh and fruity! This delicate cake is almost as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Your guests will think you spent hours preparing it!
Provided by Pat DiMercurio
Categories Cakes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Grease bottom of a 10 x 15" jelly roll pan. Fit a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper into the pan. Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2. For the Cake: Beat the cake mix, pudding, eggs, water and oil for 2 minutes in a large mixer bowl with an electric mixer.
- 3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Remove from oven to cool. Flip the cake out onto a cutting board and peel off parchment paper. Cool to room temp.
- 4. Mix the amaretto and cherry juice and set aside.
- 5. For the Filling: Mix ricotta, sugar, and almond extract together and blend well. Stir in almonds, cherries and chocolate and blend well.
- 6. To assemble the Cake: Trim off hard edges of cake Brush cake with the amaretto mixture. Evenly cut the cake into 3 equal bars, approximately 5" wide. Place one piece of cake onto a serving platter.
- 7. Spread 1/2 the filling over the first layer. Repeat with second layer and the rest of filling. Top with last layer of cake.
- 8. Cover the entire cake, top & sides, with Cool Whip. Sprinkle more slivered almonds, maraschino cherry halves and shaved semi sweet chocolate. Keep cake refrigerated until serving time. Remaining cake should be refrigerated. (Like that's going to happen! *_*)
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Emmanuel Kenechukwu
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed making and eating this cassata cake. It was a bit time-consuming, but the end result was worth it. The cake was moist and fluffy, the filling was creamy and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and decadent. I would definite
Shirley Alcala
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The sponge is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
samuel idegbe
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Gjore Ilir
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
Meadow Taylor
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's graduation party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Kimberly Minnis
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
khalid sharif
[email protected]I've never made a cassata cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfect and it was a huge hit at my party.
Ray Nadeem Hassan
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
julfikar jewel
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Dua jaber
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The sponge is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Shohel khan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Sarah Ortiz
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
Naiwumbwe Nasser
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's graduation party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
angela fabisiak
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Ilyas Mlang
[email protected]I've never made a cassata cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfect and it was a huge hit at my party.
Damon'ta Burns
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Omofoma Favour
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
christine kimbrough
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The sponge is moist and fluffy, the filling is creamy and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and decadent. It's the perfect cake for any special occasion.
md jishan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always perfect. The sponge is light and fluffy, the filling is creamy and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and decadent. It's a showstopper dessert that's sure to impress your guests.
Princy Mahar
[email protected]This cassata cake was a huge hit at my dinner party! It was so delicious and refreshing, and it looked absolutely stunning. I will definitely be making this again.