Cassata
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Cassata or cassata siciliana (/kəˈsɑːtə/ kə-SAH-tə, Italian: [kasˈsaːta sitʃiˈljaːna]; Sicilian: [ka(s)ˈsaːta sɪʃɪˈljaːna]) is a traditional cake from the Sicily region of Italy.[1][2][3] Cassata is typically composed of a round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese and candied fruit (a filling also used with cannoli). Cassata has a shell of marzipan, pink and green colored icing, and decorative designs. Cassata may also refer to a Neapolitan ice cream containing candied or dried fruit and nuts.
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Alternative names | Cassata siciliana |
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Place of origin | Italy |
Region or state | Sicily |
Main ingredients | Sponge cake, fruit juice or liqueur, ricotta, candied peel, marzipan, icing |
Variations | Cassata a forno (in oven), cassata catanese |
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