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Also known as Sweet

Cassata ( ) or '''''' (; ) is an Italian cake originating in the Sicily region. It 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). It 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.

Key facts

Food.name
Cassata
Food.image
Cassatasiciliana.jpg
Food.image_size
250px
Food.country
Italy
Food.region
Sicily
Food.main_ingredient
Sponge cake, fruit juice or liqueur, ricotta, candied peel, marzipan, icing
Food.variations
('in oven'),

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
food
Subclass of
cake
Country of origin
Italy
Material used
sponge cake
Image
Cassatasiciliana.jpg
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Commons category
Cassata
native label
Cassata siciliana
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