SICILIAN CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING (CASSATA ALLA SICILIANA)
An authentic Sicilian recipe I found on easyrecipes.com. Posted for ZWT 7- Italy. Note: Overnight "ripening" is not included in prep time.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Dessert
Time 2h44m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a sharp, serrated knife, slice the end crusts off the pound cake and level the top if it is rounded. Cut the cake horizontally into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick slabs.
- Rub the ricotta through a coarse sieve into a bowl with a wodden spoon and beat it with a rotary or electric beater until it is smooth. Beating constantly, add the cream, siugar and Strega.
- With a rubber spatula, fold in the chopped candied fruit and chocolate. Center the bottom slab of the cake on a flat plate and spread it generously with the ricotta mixture.
- Carefully place another slab of cake on top, keeping the sides and ends even, and spread some more ricotta. Repeat until all the cake slabs are reassembled and the filling has been used up- ending with a plain slice of cake on top.
- Gently press the loaf together to make it as compact as possible. Do not worry if it feels wobbly; chilling firms the loaf. Refrigerate the cassata for about 2 hours, or until the ricotta is firm.
- Chocolate Frosting:.
- Melt 12 oz. of chocolate with the coffee in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate has completely dissolved.
- Remove the pan from the heat and beat in the chilled butter, 1 piece at a time. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth. Then chill this frosting until it thickens to spreading consistency.
- With a small metal spatula, spread the frosting evenly over the top, sides and ends of the cassata, swirling it as decoratively as you can.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap, wax paper or foil and let cassata "ripen" in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594, Fat 58.3, SaturatedFat 36.6, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 65, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 13.3
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Artmis Ahmadizadeh
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake turned out nothing like the picture. It was a huge disappointment.
Calvin Ford
[email protected]This is the worst cake I've ever had. I threw it away after one bite.
Waliu Abdulsomodu
[email protected]This cake is a waste of time and money. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Adam Mpete
[email protected]This recipe is missing some key ingredients. I had to add a lot of things just to make it edible.
Milan Kc
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out a complete disaster. I'm very disappointed.
NIGHT BOLT
[email protected]This cake is way too sweet! I couldn't even finish a single slice.
Rockxi Raju
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try using a different cake recipe next time.
Khadija Moni
[email protected]This cake is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try using a lighter frosting next time.
Saddam Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed this cake. The chocolate frosting is what really makes it.
yakub saome
[email protected]This cake is absolutely stunning! It's the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion.
Bakhti Rahman Khan
[email protected]This cake is a bit sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Samuel Burnett
[email protected]I've never made a cassata cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a big hit with my family.
Robert Nukho
[email protected]This is my new favorite cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and ricotta.
Chenita Adams
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious.
PAPA RAZI
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! The ricotta filling is creamy and sweet, and the chocolate frosting is rich and decadent.
Siniya Aktar Mim
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Marry Jessica
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! I made it for a party and it was the hit of the night. Everyone loved it.
Lorine Immeldah
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a novice baker can make this cake. And the results are always impressive.
RIVALZEY
[email protected]This is the best cassata cake I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the cake is so moist. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lain G Lain
[email protected]This cassata cake was a huge success! It was rich, moist, and the chocolate frosting was the perfect complement to the sweet ricotta filling. I'll definitely be making this again.