Italian Cassata Recipe

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Italian Cassata
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Directions:

  1. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Bake in a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cool completely.
  2. With a sharp, serrated knife, cut a thin slice from both ends of cooled cake. Cut cake horizontally into 4 even layers. Brush each layer with 1 tablespoon orange liqueur.
  3. In medium bowl, beat ricotta cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in cream, sugar, remaining liqueur. With rubber scraper, fold in chocolate pieces and candied fruits.
  4. Place bottom layer of cake on flat plate and spread with one-third of ricotta mix. Place second layer of cake evenly on top of first layer and spread with one-third filling. Repeat with third layer of cake and filling. Top with remaining cake layer.
  5. Gently press loaf into shape. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ricotta is firm.
  6. To make the frosting: Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler, over hot, not boiling, water. Remove from water. Add confectioners sugar, hot coffee, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. If too soft to spread, refrigerate until of spreading consistency - about 30 minutes. Spread frosting over side and top of cake. Refrigerate until serving time.
  7. To serve, decorate top with candied fruits, if desired. Or use a pastry tube to decorate the cake with flowers and vines. Makes 10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 11181.93 Kcal (46817 kJ)
Calories from fat 3736.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 415.16g 639%
Cholesterol 659.95mg 220%
Sodium 900.3mg 38%
Potassium 6767.7mg 144%
Total Carbs 1557.47g 519%
Sugars 809.16g 3237%
Dietary Fiber 77.84g 311%
Protein 343.13g 686%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 18.7mg 623%
Iron 42.3mg 235%
Calcium 4596.9mg 460%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 639.04 Kcal (2676 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.73g 639%
Cholesterol 37.72mg 220%
Sodium 51.45mg 38%
Potassium 386.77mg 144%
Total Carbs 89.01g 519%
Sugars 46.24g 3237%
Dietary Fiber 4.45g 311%
Protein 19.61g 686%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 623%
Iron 2.4mg 235%
Calcium 262.7mg 460%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 257.4
    Points
  • 301
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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