sicilian cheese and chocolate cake
Sicilian Cheese and Chocolate Cake (Cassata alla Siciliana) Sponge Cake 1 (16 ounce) container dry ricotta cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons orange-f...
Ingredients
- 1(16 ounce) container dry ricotta cheese
- 1/4cupgranulated sugar
- 2tablespoonmilk
- 2tablespoonorange-flavored liqueur
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1/3cupsemisweet chocolate chips, chopped
- 1/3cupfinely chopped mixed candied fruit
- 3eggs
Directions
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Sicilian Cheese and Chocolate Cake (Cassata alla Siciliana) Sponge Cake 1 (16 ounce) container dry ricotta cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2
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Beat ricotta cheese, sugar, milk, liqueur and salt in small mixer bowl until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes
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Stir in chocolate chips and candied fruit
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Cut cake into 4 (10 1/2 x 3 3/4 inch) rectangles
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Alternate layers of cake and ricotta filling, beginning and ending with cake
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Frost with Chocolate Mocha Frosting
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Yields 12 to 14 servings
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Sponge Cake 3 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 te