Sicilian Cassata

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup(s) white sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) orange zest
• 3 teaspoon(s) sherry
• 1 cup(s) cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 3 cup(s) ricotta cheese
• 3 floz rum
• 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
• 2 squares sweet chocolate, grated
• 1/4 cup(s) candied cherries, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup(s) chopped toasted almonds
• 1/4 cup(s) butter
• 2 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
• 2 floz rum
• 1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar for dusting