PAT'S EASY CASSATA CAKE
Nutty, fresh and fruity! This delicate cake is almost as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Your guests will think you spent hours preparing it!
Provided by Pat DiMercurio
Categories Cakes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Grease bottom of a 10 x 15" jelly roll pan. Fit a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper into the pan. Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2. For the Cake: Beat the cake mix, pudding, eggs, water and oil for 2 minutes in a large mixer bowl with an electric mixer.
- 3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Remove from oven to cool. Flip the cake out onto a cutting board and peel off parchment paper. Cool to room temp.
- 4. Mix the amaretto and cherry juice and set aside.
- 5. For the Filling: Mix ricotta, sugar, and almond extract together and blend well. Stir in almonds, cherries and chocolate and blend well.
- 6. To assemble the Cake: Trim off hard edges of cake Brush cake with the amaretto mixture. Evenly cut the cake into 3 equal bars, approximately 5" wide. Place one piece of cake onto a serving platter.
- 7. Spread 1/2 the filling over the first layer. Repeat with second layer and the rest of filling. Top with last layer of cake.
- 8. Cover the entire cake, top & sides, with Cool Whip. Sprinkle more slivered almonds, maraschino cherry halves and shaved semi sweet chocolate. Keep cake refrigerated until serving time. Remaining cake should be refrigerated. (Like that's going to happen! *_*)
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Levi Smith
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that will wow your guests.
Saif Rajput
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Sara Ensenat
[email protected]This cassata cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Abike Hodun
[email protected]The cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Prasadh Hikkaduwa withanage
[email protected]This is the best cassata cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy.
Kavinda Sadaruwan
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.
hashmat riaz
[email protected]This cassata cake is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious, I can't believe I made it myself.
Abdurehmangujjar Abdurehmangujjar
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved it.
Conner and the boys
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
piet Adolf
[email protected]The cake was dense and the frosting was too sweet for my taste.
Kerri Euber
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Nakadama Hadijjah
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Ajhar Ali
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! My family loved it.
Dawit Jack
[email protected]I've tried many cassata cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cake is light and fluffy, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Purshotam Yadav
[email protected]This cassata cake was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and moist, and the frosting was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.