Orange and Chocolate Cassata Cake | RICARDO

Orange and Chocolate Cassata Cake | RICARDO

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This is our simplified recipe of the classic cassata cake, a traditional Easter dessert in Sicily. It consists of a sponge cake layered with ricotta, candied fr

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (115 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup (160 g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 2/3 cups (950 g) ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% heavy cream
  • 6 tbsp (90 ml) honey
  • 2 oranges, zest finely grated
  • 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • 10 1/2 oz (300 g) marzipan
  • 1 cup (130 g) icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
  • 12 maraschino cherries with the stems, drained and patted dry

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