Italian Cassata Cake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 6
Delicious Italian Cassata Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup dried currants
5 tablespoons Marsala wine
1 can pitted dark sweet cherries , drained with syrup reserved
1 pint ricotta cheese
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 package prepared pound cake
12 squares semisweet chocolate , chopped
1/4 cup Marsala wine
1 cup unsalted butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
501
Sugar
31g
Fat
36g
Italian Cassata Cake is a traditional dessert from Sicily, Italy. It is typically served during holidays and special occasions because of its decadent, luxurious flavor. The cake is made with ricotta cheese, which gives it a light, creamy texture and a slightly tangy flavor. The addition of currants, Marsala wine, and cherries gives the cake a fruity sweetness and a rich, complex flavor profile. This cake is perfect for those who enjoy sweet, creamy desserts and are looking for a dessert to impress their guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3.In a small saucepan, combine the currants and 5 tablespoons of Marsala wine.
4.Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat and let cool.
5.In a medium bowl, mix the drained cherries with 1/4 cup of the reserved syrup.
6.In a separate large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, white sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
7.Cut the pound cake into 4 slices horizontally.
8.Place the bottom slice of pound cake into the prepared springform pan.
9.Brush the cake slice with a tablespoon of Marsala wine.
10.Sprinkle one-third of the currant mixture and cherries over the cake slice.
11.Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the fruit layer.
12.Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of ricotta mixture.
13.Place in the fridge for an hour to set.
14.Melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler, stir in butter and 1/4 cup Marsala wine until smooth.
15.Remove the cake from the fridge, cut a slice, and serve with the chocolate sauce.

PROS

Italian Cassata Cake is a delicious dessert with a rich, creamy texture and a decadent chocolate topping.

The flavors of cherry, currant, and Marsala wine give the cake a fruity sweetness that is balanced by the tanginess of the ricotta cheese.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and fat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Additionally, it requires some preparation time and refrigeration before serving.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, the ricotta cheese in the recipe provides a good source of protein and calcium.
The cherries in the cake contain antioxidants that may help fight inflammation and improve heart health.

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