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Hard 1 hr 25 min~260 kcal 2/10
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Cassata Siciliana
A Sicilian celebration cake with sponge, sweet ricotta cream, candied fruit, almond paste, and a chilled set.
Hard⏱️ 5 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 8~385 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 25 min cook 240 min rest
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Timeline
Total 5 h 20 min- Prep55 min
- Resting/Marinating4 h
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the cake
- 1 adet Sponge cake
For the cream
- 500 gr Ricotta cheese
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Powdered sugar
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Chocolate chips
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Candied orange peel
For the coating
- 250 gr Almond paste
For the syrup
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Lemon zest
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the granulated sugar, water, and lemon zest for 5 minutes to make a syrup.
5 min05:00 - 2
Whip the ricotta with powdered sugar, then add the chocolate chips and candied orange peel.
- 3
Slice the sponge cake thinly and line the bottom and sides of a deep mold.
- 4
Lightly moisten the cake slices with syrup and fill the mold with the ricotta cream.
- 5
Cover the top with sponge cake and rest the mold in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
4 hr240:00 - 6
Turn the cake out, roll the almond paste thin, and cover the cassata with it.
- 7
Slice Cassata Siciliana cold and serve.
💡 Tip: If using curd instead of ricotta, pass it through a fine sieve; grainy curd makes the cream look split and keeps the coating from sitting smoothly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice cassata thinly and serve with unsweetened Turkish coffee; because it is rich, do not pair it with another syrupy dessert.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~385
kcal calories
9
g protein
54
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 56%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cassata Siciliana make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Cassata Siciliana take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 240 minutes of passive resting; 320 minutes in total.Is Cassata Siciliana difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Cassata Siciliana have?
Approximately 385 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 54g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Cassata Siciliana contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cassata Siciliana belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Cassata Siciliana need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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