Sicilian Cassata Ricotta Cake Recipes

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CASSATA CAKE



Cassata Cake image

Here is a recipe for cassata cake, which is an Italian cake made with a whole-milk ricotta cheese filling. There's also lots of cream and chocolate.

Provided by Carroll Pellegrinelli

Categories     Dessert     Cakes     Cake

Time 5h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Filling
30 ounces whole-milk ricotta
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
2 lemons zested , plus more for decorating
For the Cake
2 cakes, white or yellow; 4 layers total
1/2 cup rum, or Marsala
2 tablespoons water
For the Frosting
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon rum, or Marsala
For Decorating:
6 strawberries , small and whole
6 Maraschino cherries
1 cup chocolate shavings

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla with an electric mixer or by hand until you have as smooth and homogenous a mixture as possible-the ricotta will still cause it to have a few lumps.
  • Once the ricotta mixture is well incorporated, hand stir in the chocolate chips and the lemon zest.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it at least for as long as it takes you to bake and cool the cake. The filling could be made a day in advance if desired.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Once your cakes of choice are completely cool, either use a long serrated knife or sturdy thread to slice them horizontally into 2 layers. Reserve the 4 layers.
  • In a small bowl, mix the rum with the water.
  • Use a pastry brush to brush the outside part of the cake layers with the liquor mixture. Give each layer a minute or two to absorb the alcohol before assembling the cake.
  • Place a single layer of cake in the bottom of a 9-inch cheesecake springform pan. Spread 1/3 of the chilled filling mixture on top. Repeat with a second layer of cake and another 1/3 of the mixture and spread the final 1/3 of the mixture on top of the third layer of cake.
  • Cover the assembled cake with the fourth layer of cake, brown part up.
  • Wrap the unfrosted cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours.
  • Once you're ready to assemble, whip the cream with powdered sugar and rum. Beat until you have firm peaks. If not using right away, store the whipped cream in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Unwrap the cake and carefully move it to a serving plate. Frost the cake top and then the sides with the whipped cream mixture.
  • Alternate the strawberries with the cherries on the outer edge of the cake. Place the chocolate shavings in the center. If not slicing right away, place the cake back in the fridge.
  • Serve and enjoy

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 kcal, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 285 mg, Sugar 63 g, Fat 40 g, ServingSize 12 servings (serves 12), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SICILIAN CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING (CASSATA ALLA SICILIANA)



Sicilian Cake With Chocolate Frosting (Cassata Alla Siciliana) image

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

purchased pound cake (about 9" x 3-inch )
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Strega, an orange flavored liqueur
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped mixed candied fruit
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut in small pieces
3/4 cup strong black coffee
1/2 lb unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and thoroughly chilled

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

SICILIAN CASSATA



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This is a traditional Sicilian cake which is served at birthdays, weddings and Easter. This recipe was posted as a request, but sounds delicious. I will be trying it soon myself! (prep time include chilling time)

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup milk
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons liqueur (rum or Amaretto)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons candied fruit, chopped
1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks; adding sugar gradually.
  • Add butter.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with milk; mix.
  • Add vanilla and mix.
  • Fold in beaten egg whites.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured 10X16-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • DO NOT over bake as it will not roll.
  • Turn out onto a clean dish towel sprinkled thickly with powdered sugar.
  • Trim off all edges with a knife.
  • Roll the cake in a towel and let stand a few minutes.
  • While you let the cake, prepare the filling.
  • Put ricotta cheese through a sieve to remove all lumps.
  • Add cream, sugar, cinnamon and liqueur and beat until smooth.
  • Fold in candied fruit, nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Unroll the towel and spread with filling.
  • Reroll and refrigerate for 4 hours to"ripen".
  • Slice when ready to serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

CASSATA ALLA SICILIANA (SICILIAN CREAM TART)



Cassata alla Siciliana (Sicilian Cream Tart) image

A beautiful sponge layer cake filled with a delightful ricotta cheese filling.

Provided by Traci

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons sherry
1 cup cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese
6 tablespoons rum
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 (1 ounce) squares sweet chocolate, grated
¼ cup candied cherries, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped toasted almonds
¼ cup butter
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup rum
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Pan di Spagna (Sponge Cake): Have the following ingredients at room temperature for at least one hour before baking; 6 eggs, lemon juice, orange zest, and sherry.
  • Separate 6 eggs and set the egg whites aside. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Beat in sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, and sherry or 1 teaspoon almond extract. Beat until foamy.
  • Sift flour 3 times and fold into eggs yolks gently but thoroughly. Beat egg whites until foamy, add salt, and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold into yolks. Pour batter into one ungreased 9 inch spring form pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Test by pressing lightly with finger tip, if cake springs back at once it is done. Leave cake in pan to cool, and invert on a wire rack.
  • Once cake is completely cool slice into 3 layers and sprinkle layers with rum.
  • To Make Filling: Crush ricotta very finely with hands or a potato masher, add 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar and beat for about 3 minutes until creamy. Stir in 6 tablespoons rum, grated sweet chocolate, chopped candied cherries, cinnamon and toasted almonds.
  • Spread ricotta filling over sponge cake layers, using half-inch of filling on each layer. Leave the top and sides of cake plain.
  • To Make Frosting: Cream butter with 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar. Beat the 2 egg whites until stiff and gradually beat into the egg whites the remaining 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Fold egg whites into the butter mixture and add fold in 1 teaspoon almond extract.
  • Cover sides and top cake evenly with frosting. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serves 10.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 258 mg, Sugar 45.1 g

SICILIAN CASSATA: RICOTTA CAKE



Sicilian Cassata: Ricotta Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 39m

Yield 10 servings as dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh, whole milk ricotta
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup candied fruit with citron and angelica if possible
1 (10-inch) pre-baked sponge cake (homemade or store bought, pound cake may be used)
Optional: green marzipan for covering the finished cassata

Steps:

  • Place the ricotta into a fine mesh sieve and nestle this over a bowl, place into the refrigerator overnight to allow the excess moisture to drain out before proceeding with the cassata recipe.
  • Place the ricotta into the bowl of a mixer and beat with the paddle attachment until the curds smooth out. Mix the drained and beaten ricotta with 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, chocolate chips and half the candied fruit. Set aside.
  • Lightly oil a 10-inch springform pan with canola oil. Slice the sponge cake very thinly so that the springform may be lined with it in an even layer. Line the sides and bottom of the pan with the sponge cake. Pour the ricotta filling into the cake-lined pan. Place a final layer of cake over the ricotta filling; this now creates the bottom to the cassata. Before serving, the cassata will be inverted onto this cake bottom. Refrigerate the cassata overnight to firm the filling.
  • Invert the springform pan on a wide platter. Open the hinge and remove the springform sides and bottom.
  • The cassata may now be finished by either covering with a heavy coating of the remaining powdered sugar or may be coated with a thin layer of green marzipan. Either way, the remaining candied fruits should be used to decorate the finished cassata. Slice thinly and serve.

TRADITIONAL CASSATA SICILIANA



Traditional Cassata Siciliana image

Provided by Sicilian Food Culture

Categories     Dessert

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Almond flour: 200 gr
Sugar: 200 gr
Water: 50 gr
Green coloring for food
Sheep Ricotta: 500 gr
Sugar: 300 gr
Zuccata: 50 gr
Dark Chocolate: 50 gr
Vanilla bean seeds
Rum: Half a glass
Sugar: as much as needed
Water: as much as needed
Candied fruit: for decoration
Sponge Cake: 35cm x 40cm

Steps:

  • Take a small saucepan and place the water and sugar inside. Stir over low heat until the sugar begins to spin.
  • Add the almond flour and the dye to the two main ingredients. Mix well, until you reach a certain homogeneity, then pour the result on a marble surface previously cleaned and moistened with plain water.
  • Let cool and then work with your hands until you get a soft and smooth dough.
  • The last step involves flattening the royal pasta with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 8 mm.
  • This sheet of pasta reale should be done in pieces: many small rectangles as long as the edge of the mold.
  • Drain the ricotta to remove most of the whey. If necessary, help yourself with something heavy to put on top and especially do this the night before, so you can leave the ricotta to drain overnight and find it thicker in the morning.
  • When the ricotta is quite dry, add the sugar and vanilla bean seeds. Mix well and let it rest for about an hour in the fridge
  • After the hour has passed, take the sieve and use it to process the ricotta cream. Finally complete by adding the zuccata and chocolate.
  • Take the sponge cake and divide it into 3 disks. One will go on the bottom of the pan, which should be round with flared edges.
  • At this point dissolve the sugar in the water, flavour the mixture with rum and wet the sponge cake with this syrup. Be careful not to "drown" the sponge cake. Take the second disk and cut it into rectangles of the same size as those prepared with the royal pastry.
  • Place them on the edge of the pan, one on each side. The rectangles, which will form the edges of the cassata, must be one of sponge cake and one of Pasta Reale, alternating. In this way you will begin to get a chromatic variation.
  • Now it's time to pour the ricotta cream into the mould. Do not crush it too much and cover it with the remaining circle of sponge cake. The cassata has taken shape. Let it rest for about an hour.
  • Turn it upside down on a round cake mitt and devote yourself to the icing. Weigh 150 grams of icing sugar and melt them over low heat in a small ladle of water until the sugar becomes stringy and transparent. The glaze is ready to go!
  • Pour it still hot over the cassata and spread the edges well, then pour the still-hot glaze over the cassata and pay special attention to the edges. Help yourself with a spatula so as not to miss any piece.
  • Let cool and then decorate with candied fruit, following your creativity.

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