Eileen's Italian cassata cake is absolutely delicious! This is a no bake option for those of us that maybe aren't as gifted in the kitchen OR just don't have the time before the family gathering.
Every single ingredient can be found at your local tops and you can alter with fruit that you love as well!
Ingredients:
Pre-made Angel food cake
Ricotta Cheese
Heavy Cream or whipped cream
Chocolate candy bars
Maraschino cherries
Fresh or frozen strawberries
PREPARING:
WITH A SERRATED KNIFE,
SLICE CAKE INTO THREE LAYERS AND SET ASIDE.
DICE UP CHERRIES AND
MIX INTO RICOTTA CHEESE, ADDING CONFECTIONARY SUGAR AND ADD ABOUT A CAPFUL OF RUM. BE CAREFUL TO MAKE SURE THE CONSISTENCY IS NOT TO WATERY. IF IT IS, YOU CAN ADD A LITTLE MORE CONFECTIONARY SUGAR. SHAVE CHOCOLATE BAR INTO THESE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. MIX ALL THESE ITEMS TOGETHER.
BEAT WHIP CREAM UNTIL IT IS STIFF.
SET BOTTOM CAKE LAYER ON SERVING DISH — LAYER ON FIRST BATCH OF RICOTTA FILLING, CONTINUE TO ADD EACH CAKE LAYER REPEATING A LAYER OF RICOTTA FILLING. EVEN PUT IT ON THE TOP LAYER OF THE CAKE.
FROST WITH THE FRESH WHIP CREAM.
YOU CAN DECORATE WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES OR MORE MARASCHINO CHERRIES.
REFRIGERATE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE SERVING TO SET IT.
ENJOY!!!
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