Sicilian Cake with Chocolate Frosting

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• Filling:
• Make or purchase a 9x3 inch pound cake
• 1 lb. ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp orange flavored liqueur
• 1 1/2 tbsp candied red cherries, chopped
• 1 1/2 tbsp candied green cherries, chopped
• 2 oz semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
• Frosting:
• 12 oz semisweet chocolate
• 3/4 cup coffee, black
• 1/2 lb. unsalted butter, cut up

Details

Servings 14
Preparation time 60mins
Cooking time 86mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Trim ends from cake and level top. Slice cake horizontally into 4 layers.

2. Filling: Strain ricotta, if needed. Beat smooth. Beat in cream, sugar, and liqueur. Fold in cherries and chocolate. Spread filling between cake layers. Gently press loaf together. Chill 2 hours.

3. Frosting: Melt chocolate with coffee. Beat in cold butter, one piece at a time. Beat until smooth. Chill until frosting is of spreading consistency. Reserve 3/4 cup of frosting and spread remainder on top and sides of cake. Use a pastry bag and tip to decorate cake with reserved frosting. Cover loosely. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.