SICILIAN CASSATA
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
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.
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Deborah Adekemi
[email protected]This cassata is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a truly special dessert.
ACAM ESTHER
[email protected]I've never made cassata before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great, and I'll definitely be making it again.
Tombo ahi
[email protected]This cassata was way too sweet for my taste. I ended up throwing most of it away.
Anjorin Olorunjuni
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cassata didn't look anything like the picture. It was still tasty, though.
Sabnam Islam
[email protected]This cassata was absolutely delicious! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Fatuma Seid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cassata didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and crumbly.
Ntando Ncanywa
[email protected]This cassata was a bit too dense for my liking. I would have preferred a lighter, fluffier texture.
Marquetia J
[email protected]I had some trouble finding candied fruit, so I used dried fruit instead. It worked out fine, but I think the candied fruit would have been better.
Sara Reeder
[email protected]This cassata was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
shannon Herlihy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this cassata. The flavors were well-balanced, and the texture was light and fluffy.
Michelle Jack
[email protected]This cassata is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
Akhas chuwdhuri
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so delicious. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.
Hassan Kubti
[email protected]This was my first time making cassata, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to follow. The cassata was delicious, and I will definitely be making it again.
Djhu Djbh
[email protected]I've made this cassata several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Meme Tariq
[email protected]This cassata was a huge hit at my dinner party! It was so light and fluffy, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I loved the combination of ricotta cheese, candied fruit, and chocolate chips.