Directions:
- For filling: Combine dried currants and 2 tablespoons Marsala in small bowl. Let currants macerate 15 minutes. Cut cherries into eighths and drain on paper towels. Drain currants.
- Puree ricotta cheese, sugar, remaining 3 tablespoons Marsala and whipping cream in processor until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Gently mix in currants and cherries.
- Peel any loose crust from pound cake and discard. Cut pound cake lengthwise into 3 horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on serving platter. Spread half of filling over. Place second pound cake layer atop filling. Spread remaining filling over. Arrange third pound cake layer atop filling. Smooth sides with rubber spatula. Refrigerate cassata until filling is firm, about 2 hours.
- For Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup reserved cherry syrup, semisweet chocolate and Marsala in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add unsalted butter a few pieces at a time and whisk until melted. Refrigerate frosting until thickened to spreading consistency, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Slide sheets of waxed paper under edges of cassata. Transfer 1 cup chocolate frosting to pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Spread remaining chocolate frosting over sides and top of cassata. Pipe frosting in pastry bag in swirls on long sides and in rosettes along upper edges of cassata. Refrigerate until set. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Let cassata stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 961.95 Kcal (4027 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 414.47 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 46.05g | 71% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 82.19mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 802.32mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 527.24mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 131.86g | 44% | |
| Sugars | 86g | 344% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.32g | 25% | |
| Protein | 14.5g | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 353.3mg | 35% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 273.05 Kcal (1143 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 117.65 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.07g | 71% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 23.33mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 227.74mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 149.66mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 37.43g | 44% | |
| Sugars | 24.41g | 344% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.79g | 25% | |
| Protein | 4.11g | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 100.3mg | 35% | |
* 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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