Chocolate Cassata
Indulge in the luxurious layers of a Chocolate Cassata, a decadent twist on the classic Italian dessert. This show-stopping treat starts with moist chocolate cake made from scratch, enriched with cocoa powder and a hint of vanilla. The cake is layered with a rich, creamy filling of ricotta cheese blended with melted dark chocolate and studded with mini chocolate chips for added texture. A luscious dark chocolate ganache cascades over the top, making this dessert irresistibly glossy and decadent. Perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, the Chocolate Cassata is easy to prepare yet impressively elegant. With its combination of velvety textures and bold chocolate flavors, this recipe is destined to be a standout on your dessert table. Ideal for chocolate lovers, it’s best enjoyed chilled and sliced to reveal its beautiful layered design!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 180 grams Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 80 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 450 grams Ricotta cheese
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 120 grams Dark chocolate, melted
- 100 grams Mini chocolate chips
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a round 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
In another large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Gradually add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture while mixing at low speed.
Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely, then slice it horizontally into two even layers.
For the filling, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and melted dark chocolate in a bowl until smooth. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the ricotta filling evenly over the top. Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining filling over it.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Pour the ganache over the assembled cassata, letting it drip down the sides. Use a spatula to spread it evenly if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving. Slice and enjoy this decadent chocolate cassata!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
