Cassata Cake sounds sophisticated and sophisticated, but it has a complex history. The Sicilian Cassata cake is a delicious delicacy. Its origins are in Palermo in the 10th century under Muslim Rule. Most popular were citrus, sheep’s milk and ricotta. The Arabian pattern was mostly used for the fruit. Cassata, also known as a Sicilian celebratory cake, is also used to refer to a traditional Sicilian dessert made by nuns on Easter and Sicilian Jews for Purim. It dates back to the 15th century. It may have a complex history, but it is an Italian dessert that delights the palate and amazes everyone who eats every bite. You can either order cassata cakes from an online bakery or make your cassata cakes at home.
Let’s find out how to make it and how long it takes to prepare this delicious dessert.
Ingredients
1. 2 Lemons, zested
2. 1 teaspoon vanilla
3. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4. 30 ounces whole milk Ricotta
5. 14 cups powdered Sugar
6. Semisweet mini choco chips, 6 ounces
Cassata Cake: What do you need?
1. 1 to 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2. 6 eggs are separated
3. 3/4th cup milk
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. 1 teaspoon baking powder
7. 2 teaspoons cornstarch
8. 2 cups superfine granulated Sugar
9. 2 sticks of melted butter
10. 1/2 cup marsala, or rum
11. 2 tablespoons of water
12. Total of 4 layers
Frosting and decorating the Cassata cake
1. 6 Maraschino Cherries
2. 6 Small Strawberries
3. Semisweet chocolate shavings 1/4th of a pound
4. 1/3 cup powdered Sugar
5. 1 tablespoon Marsala, Rum
6. 2 cups heavy whipping cream
How to make Cassata Cake
1. Pre-heat the oven to 165° Celsius. Prepare the parchment paper and grease a 2-inch cake pan.
2. Mix all-purpose flour with cornstarch, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
3. Mix the egg yolk with cold water until it forms a thick paste. Add granulated sugar, vanilla essence, and warm water to it. Beat it until it becomes a thick foam.
4. Gradually add the flour mix (point 2) into the yolk mixture. Mix everything until you have a smooth batter.
5. Mix the butter and egg white until you have a smooth paste. Now add the foaming paste to your mixture using a flexible spatula.
6. Divide the mixture into two 9-inch cake pans. Bake them for 25 minutes at 165 degrees Celsius. Let it cool for 10 minutes before inverting.
It’s filling time
1. Add the ricotta, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and cinnamon powder into a large bowl. Mix them with an electric mixer or by hand.
2. Ricotta milk is prone to lumps, so it may take some time for the milk to become smooth.
3. Once the homogenous mixture has been well combined, add the lemon zest & choco chips.
4. This mixture can be made by baking your cake. Once it is done, wrap it in plastic and refrigerate it until it cools.
Let’s make the Cassata cake.
1. You can now cut the layers of the cakes, and you will have four layers where you would place the filling.
2. Use a brush to apply rum or marsala to each layer.
3. Divide the filling into three parts.
4. Place a cake layer on the bottom of a springform pan.
5. 1/3 of the filling should be applied above the first layer. Gradually add the second layer and continue the process.
6. Apply the third layer. Apply the fourth layer, keeping the brown part of the filling up.
7. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least four hours.
Frosting and Decoration – A final addition
1. Beat the whipped cream, sugar, and rum until you have a stiff frosting. You can refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it.
2. Take the cake out of the oven and place it on a plate.
3. Frost it on the sides and top to make it look effortless and perfect.
4. Serve with strawberries, chocolate shavings, and cherries.
5. Finally, you are ready to enjoy your Cassata Cake.
We hope that you enjoy this piece of art. Its simple recipe will satisfy your Italian sweet cravings. This delicate Cassata cake will complete your