Sicilian Cassata Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups Flour , sifted
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 tsp. Salt + a pinch for whipping egg whites
• 8 large Eggs , separated
• 1-1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
• 2 tsp. pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted Butter , melted and cooled
• 1 recipe Rum Soaking Syrup
• 1 recipe Ricotta Filling
• 1 recipe Whipped Cream Frosting
• Fresh Berries or Candied Cherries for garnish