Cassata
| Alternative names | Cassata siciliana |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Sicily |
| Main ingredients | Sponge cake, fruit juice or liqueur, ricotta, candied peel, marzipan, icing |
| Variations | Cassata al forno ('in oven'), cassatella di sant'Agata |
Cassata (/kəˈsɑːtə/ kə-SAH-tə) or cassata siciliana (Italian: [kasˈsaːta sitʃiˈljaːna]; Sicilian: [ka(s)ˈsaːta sɪʃɪˈljaːna]) 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.