Cassata Cake

Adapted from a recipe by Kevin Ryan at allrecipes.com. Be sure to use whole milk ricotta; the low-fat versions are thinner and will result in a soupy filling.

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by FoodWebRecipes

Ingredients

2 lbs whole milk ricotta cheese

2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 ounces miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups cake flour plus extra for flouring the pans

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

5 eggs

1/2 cup cold water

1 1/4 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/3 cup white sugar

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons light rum

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

1 tablespoon water

2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1 cup sliced almonds toasted


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