SICILIAN CAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12h

Yield 1 (9-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ricotta, drained well
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup dark rum
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained well
3 packages ladyfingers
Chopped walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, and glaceed cherries for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl with an electric beater, beat the ricotta and sugar until combined well. Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and rum and continue to beat until thick and smooth. Stir in the pineapple. Line the bottom and sides of a buttered 9-inch springform pan with some of the ladyfingers, top with one third of the filling, and cover with half the remaining ladyfingers. Add half the remaining filling, cover with the rest of the ladyfingers, and top with the last of the filling. Sprinkle with walnuts, chocolate chips, and glaceed cherries. Cover the cake with plastic and chill overnight. Run a knife around the inside of the pan and release the sides. Transfer the cake to a serving dish.

Mary Caroline Kagio
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This cake is a work of art! I'm so glad I decided to try this recipe.


Mintu Miya
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


ZackW
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.


Niraj Bishokarwma
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Md Shajahan
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This is the best Sicilian cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and the ricotta filling is to die for.


Elizabeth Balbuena
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe.


shiraz abbasi
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of the ricotta filling and the orange zest.


Hussain Yaseen
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I've never made a Sicilian cake before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Vincent Magona
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I'm so glad I did! The ricotta filling was light and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the sweet cake.


Dominique Browne
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


IBIRINDE MABEL
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Shaiesma Sunpath
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This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it! The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.


paul olliebears
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Md Sydur Rahaman
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This Sicilian cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist and flavorful, and the ricotta filling was divine. I will definitely be making this again.