Torta Fedora Siciliana

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is often less expensive and still provides sweetness.

candied fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried fruit can be a healthier option with less sugar.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often cheaper and nut-free.

Prepare the sponge cake by whisking together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

Sift in the flour and vanilla, folding gently until combined.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake in a preheated static oven at 180° for about 40 minutes, using the toothpick test to check for doneness.

While the cake cools, prepare the ricotta cream by draining the ricotta overnight in the refrigerator.

Mix the drained ricotta with fine granulated sugar and dark chocolate chips until smooth.

Prepare the syrup by dissolving granulated sugar in water and adding orange juice and zest.

Once the sponge cake is cool, soak it with the syrup.

Spread the ricotta cream over the sponge cake and decorate with flaked almonds, pistachio grains, and candied cherries.

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