Authentic Cassata Recipe Sicily, Italy

Name: Cassata
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pan di Spagna sponge (about 400g/14 oz); MARZIPAN; 200g (7 oz) ground almonds; 200g (7 oz) sugar; green food coloring for cakes, as desired; 1 cup (240 ml) of white Vermouth; RICOTTA CREAM; 500g (1.1 lbs) fresh ricotta; 350g (12.3 oz) sugar; 1 sachet of vanilla; 70g (2.5 oz) dark chocolate, diced; 50g (1.75 oz) zuccata (candied pumpkin); SYRUP; 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp) water; 250g (8.8 oz) powdered sugar; orange flower water; SOAKING LIQUID; syrup; 240 ml (1 cup) Vermouth; 240 ml (1 cup) water; DECORATION; icing, to glaze; 300 - 400g (10.5 - 14 oz) candied fruit

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