Cassata Cake

Ingredients

  1. 1-9 x 5 pound cake, sliced thinly (preferable stale)
  2. 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
  3. 2 tablespoons sugar
  4. 2-15 oz whole milk ricotta (Velvety Smooth)*
  5. 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  7. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  8. 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  9. 1/3 cup finely diced candied citron**
  10. 1-7 oz box Odense Marzipan
  11. Optional: Green or pink food color
  12. *Velvety Smooth ricotta is smoother and denser than plain ricotta. We used Sorrento brand for our tests.
  13. ** Candied citron is found in the produce aisle, with other candied fruits, at Christmas and Easter.
This rich Italian ricotta cake is often served at Easter. We covered it with Odense Marzipan rather than the traditional whipped cream and candied fruits.

Time

40-45 minutes to assemble
6 hours refrigeration
Total time: 6 hours and 45 minutes

Yield

12-16 slices

Directions

  1. Heat Amaretto with sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Oil or spray a 10" springform pan and layer bottom and sides with pound cake. Lightly brush pound cake lining with Amaretto mixture.
  3. Beat ricotta with confectioner's sugar, vanilla and cinnamon until very smooth. Mix in chocolate chips and citron. Spread evenly into cake-lined pan, trimming cake to level of filling.
  4. Shape Marzipan into a flat disk. Between two sheets of wax paper or on a counter dusted with powdered sugar, roll out to a 10 1/2 inch disk. Using the springform pan as a template, cut out marzipan circle and lay on top of cake.
  5. Refrigerate overnight before cutting.
  6. Optional: If desired, tint marzipan a pastel color, using latex gloves.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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