Cassata Cake

Name: Cassata Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 30 ounces whole-milk ricotta; 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 6 ounces semi-sweet mini chocolate chips; 2 lemons zested , plus more for decorating; 2 cakes, white or yellow; 4 layers total; 1/2 cup rum, or Marsala; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 6 strawberries , small and whole; 6 Maraschino cherries; 1 cup chocolate shavings

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:35min

Cassata cake is an Italian cake made with a chocolate-studded ricotta filling and a whipped cream frosting. Rich, creamy, and delicious, you won't be able to stop at just one slice!

Updated at: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:27:04 GMT