Cassata Cake Recipe

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Cassata Cake
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Ingredients
20
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Nutrition
7256
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment paper 2 nine inch round layer pans.
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Separate the eggs and set the egg whites aside. Beat the egg yolks together on medium-high speed until very thick, about 4 minutes. Gradually add the cold water. Add 1- 1/4 cups of the white sugar, slowly, and beat well for about 3 more minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Sift the flour mixture over the egg yolk mixture and fold in.
  4. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together until stiff peaks form. Fold this into the yolk mixture. Divide batter between the pans.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool on rack for 10 minutes and then invert and cool completely.
  6. Cut each cake layer in half. Place one of the 4 halves on a cake board or plate and sprinkle with a little of the Rum Syrup. Spread about 1-1/2 cups of the Filling over this layer. Add a second layer of cake and repeat this procedure. Top the cake with the last layer of cake. Chill at least 4 hours. Spread Chocolate Glaze over top of cake.
  7. To Make Ricotta Cheese Filling: Beat the ricotta cheese well and add the confectioner's sugar and cinnamon. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of the vanilla and grate 2 ounces of the chocolate in using the coarse side of a grater. Stir in the candied lemon peel and mix. Chill until ready to use.
  8. To Make The Rum Syrup: Place 1/3 cup of the sugar and the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil 1 minute and then remove from heat and add the rum. Cool to room temperature.
  9. To Make The Chocolate Glaze: Melt 6 ounces of the chocolate and the cream in the microwave, whisk smooth. Add the butter and whisk until dissolved. Cool mixture until spreadable. Spread over the top of the cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 7256.31 Kcal (30381 kJ)
Calories from fat 2057.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 228.56g 352%
Cholesterol 1455.73mg 485%
Sodium 1960.09mg 82%
Potassium 2047.91mg 44%
Total Carbs 1050.61g 350%
Sugars 887.73g 3551%
Dietary Fiber 12.22g 49%
Protein 152.88g 306%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 22.6mg 125%
Calcium 2323.7mg 232%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 268.3 Kcal (1123 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.45g 352%
Cholesterol 53.82mg 485%
Sodium 72.47mg 82%
Potassium 75.72mg 44%
Total Carbs 38.85g 350%
Sugars 32.82g 3551%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 49%
Protein 5.65g 306%
Iron 0.8mg 125%
Calcium 85.9mg 232%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 163.4
    Points
  • 186
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

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

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