CASSATA CAKE

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I used a recipe from Paula Deen and added my own Christmassy touch. It is easy and elegant.

Provided by Rose M. Helle

Categories Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lb whole milk ricotta cheese
1-1/2 c powdered/confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c creme de cacao
1/4 c mini semi sweet chocolate chips
36 plain ladyfingers, cut to fit pan
1-1/2 c whipping cream
1/3 c granulated sugar
christmas decorations, marachino cherries and/or nuts

Steps:

1. Combine the cheese, confectioners sugar, vanilla and crème de cacao in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat at medium speed for about 10 minutes; the mixture should be fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips.
2. Line the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan with ladyfingers. Pour in one third of the filling; top with ladyfingers.
3. Repeat layers, using the remaining filling and ladyfingers. Refrigerate overnight.
4. When ready to serve, beat together the cream and granulated sugar with a handheld mixture until stiff peaks form. Frost the top of the cake with the whipped cream and decorate for your special occasion. I used Christmas decorations.
5. Remove the ring from the springform pan before serving.

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