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Cassata Siciliana Introduction

Cassata is the most celebrated Sicilian dessert and it is the classic Sicilian Easter Cake. Easter comes around the time of the vernal equinox, which occurs on March 20/21; it indicates the coming of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Cassata Siciliana classic Style

Cassata is the most celebrated Sicilian dessert and it is the classic Sicilian Easter Cake. Easter comes around the time of the vernal equinox, which occurs on March 20/21; it indicates the coming of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Torta di Ricotta (Cassata)

One of my family preferred torte (cake) is the baked cassata. In Palermo, it can be bought in pastry shops, le dolcerie where it is made around the holidays or can be baked at home without too many difficulties. Mr. Lombardo ..

Homemade Cassata

When the special cassata mold is not available, the cassata can be built in layers like a layer cake. The taste will be as good as that of a store brought cake, since the materials used are the same traditional elements utilized in making the cassata Siciliana.

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CASSATA SICILIANA TRIFLE

This delicious and famous Sicilian cake, originally made in Palermo, is classically prepared in a special mold, covered on the sides with green marzipan and sumptuously decorated with colorful candied fruits.