Chocolate Cassata Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (scant 1 cup)
6 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brewed espresso (or 1 tbsp instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water)
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp orange zest
3 oz chocolate (sweet , semi-sweet, bittersweet
1 chocolate lb cake (store-bought or homemade )
4 tbsp orange liqueur ( like grand marnier , cointreau , etc.)

Directions:

Frosting: Place chocolate, butter and espresso in a small heatproof bowl or the top of a double boiler. Set over gently simmering water, with the bottom not the touching water. Stir until melted, smooth and combined.
Remove from heat and refrigerate until firm, stirring every 15 minutes, about 1 hour.
Filling: In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, sugar and orange zest. Using a grater, grate the chocolate chunk into the bowl and fold into the ricotta.
Assembly: Using a serrated knife, slice the pound cake horizontally to form 3 equal layers. Place 1 layer on a flat plate and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta mixture on top.
Top with second layer layer, sprinkle with remaining orange liqueur and spread with the rest of the ricotta. Place 3rd cake layer on top.
Using a narrow spatula, frost top and sides with the cooled chocolate mixture.
Refrigerate until serving time but no longer than 8 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1146.22 Kcal (4799 kJ)
Calories from fat	590.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.57g	101%
Cholesterol	118.24mg	39%
Sodium	256.73mg	11%
Potassium	703.34mg	15%
Total Carbs	111.1g	37%
Sugars	44.65g	179%
Dietary Fiber	7.24g	29%
Protein	32.34g	65%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	57%
Iron	5.5mg	30%
Calcium	414.7mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	588.45 Kcal (2464 kJ)
Calories from fat	302.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.66g	101%
Cholesterol	60.7mg	39%
Sodium	131.8mg	11%
Potassium	361.08mg	15%
Total Carbs	57.04g	37%
Sugars	22.92g	179%
Dietary Fiber	3.71g	29%
Protein	16.6g	65%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	57%
Iron	2.8mg	30%
Calcium	212.9mg	41%

* 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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bitter
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