RICETTA DELLA CASSATA SICILIANA La Cucina Siciliana con Vilma

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in melted butter and milk until smooth.

Add cinnamon and mix until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into a greased springform pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with dark chocolate shavings and candied fruit.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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