Vegan Cassata Cake is so uniquely completely different
Making it’s grand look each Easter, this Italian candy cheese cake is to not be confused with an precise cheesecake!
In case you are Italian you then absolutely know what a Cassata Cake is!
Though many individuals have by no means heard of this wealthy and scrumptious cake
You will notice many alternative variations in relation to Cassata cake
From the best way it’s adorned to what’s folded into the filling.
However in the present day I’m making it the best way I bought it after I had my bakery and imagine me we bought a whole lot for Easter!
With conventional marzipan draped over the rum soaked cake layers and candy ricotta cheese filling studded with chocolate chips and delicate orange zest
My ornament is way from the unique model with all these candied fruits on high
For me, tiny buttercream roses are are simply good for a springtime Easter fest!
That is an old-fashioned ornament that basically brings me again to my bakery days!
What’s marzipan anyway?
Most individuals confuse it with almond paste, which is constituted of floor almonds with sugar added to it
It’s mushy and sticky and can be utilized as a filling for truffles and pastry
Marzipan dough is solely almond paste that has even MORE Sugar added to it!
Extra confectioners sugar transforms the almond paste right into a pliable dough that may be rolled and draped over truffles precisely like fondant
I like the addition of rose extract however this may be neglected with no modifications to the recipe
Some conventional Cassata Truffles will shade the marzipan inexperienced
However I choose to stay to the pure shade for my truffles
Notes for Success & Substitutions:
I’m utilizing SILK model whipping cream for the whipped cream addition to the cannoli filling *not sponsored
There are a number of choices for Vegan Whipped Cream right here on my web site in the event you can’t get that model
Soaking vegan truffles with easy syrup have to be accomplished sparingly to keep away from a soggy gummy cake
Nevertheless my recipe for Bakery Yellow Cake is a really sturdy cake that may deal with an addition of cake soak completely!
Within the video I discussed that I assumed it may use extra sugar within the cannoli filling
After in the future within the fridge not solely did I modify my thoughts and resolve the 1 cup as listed beneath is the proper quantity of sweetness
However the whole cake with all of it’s layers of taste had time to meld collectively
Making this cake so a lot better on day two!
So I’ll completely advocate to make this one forward of time!
As much as 4 days upfront will likely be nice since that is one cake that simply retains getting higher because it sits!
For this cake mission I used top quality OliveNation merchandise
WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO MAKE A VEGAN CASSATA CAKE
Yield: serves 14-16ppl
Vegan Cassata Cake
Prep Time
4 hours
Prepare dinner Time
35 minutes
Complete Time
4 hours 35 minutes
Substances
For the Marzipan:
- 7ounces (195g) Almond Paste
- Confectioners Sugar 2 cups (240g)
- Corn Syrup or Glucose Syrup 4 Tablespoons (60ml)
- Rose extract *non-compulsory ½ teaspoon
For the Candy Ricotta Filling:
- Agency Tofu 1 bundle 14ounces (390g)
- Confectioners Sugar 1 cup (120g)
- Vegan Mini Chocolate Chips 1 cup (130g)
- Orange zest 2 teaspoons
- Vanilla bean paste extract 2 teaspoons
- Vegan Whipped Cream 1 cup whipped quantity
For the Rum Syrup:
- Granulated Sugar ½ cup (100g)
- Water ½ (118ml)
- Rum 4 Tbs (60ml)
- OR
- Rum Extract 2 teaspoons (10ml)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Grease & parchment line 2-8″ cake pans
- Put together the bakery fashion yellow cake recipe as instructed on that recipe submit
- Divide the batter evenly between each pans
- Bake within the preheated oven for 20minutes then flip the oven all the way down to 300°F for an additional 15-20minutes or till the truffles are springy to the contact once you gently press the facilities.
- The toothpick check is one other good indicator of done-ness
- Cool the cake within the pan till you may contact then with out burning your self, then flip them onto a cooling rack to chill the remainder of the best way
- In the meantime put together your favourite buttercream recipe and separate about 1 cup for the buttercream roses ornament *non-compulsory
- Subsequent put together the straightforward syrup by bringing the sugar & water to a boil in a small sauce pot
- As soon as it boils, let it boil for 1 minute then take away from warmth and add non-compulsory rum or rum extract
- Put aside to chill
- Subsequent make the Marzipan dough by combining the almond paste with the corn syrup in your mixer bowl and cream clean
- Add the sifted confectioners sugar & rose extract *if utilizing and blend till it comes collectively like a clean pliable dough
- Wrap tightly with plastic wrap till able to roll
- Subsequent put together the candy ricotta cheese filling by gently squeezing out any extra water from the tofu (* I don’t press it, only a light squeeze is nice)
- Place it into your meals processor and pulse till it resembles the thick creamy texture of ricotta cheese.
- Switch the ricotta cheese to a big mixing bowl and add the sifted confectioners sugar, vanilla bean extract , orange zest and mini chocolate chips
- Whip the vegan whipped cream to medium peaks and fold into the ricotta cheese combination
- Refrigerate till wanted.
- You might have to trim your cake layers to make sure they’re even however then you may construct the cake in line with the YouTube video tutorial
Notes
Cassata Cake have to be saved refrigerated and can keep recent for as much as 1 week loosely wrapped to forestall drying.
Freeze the Cassata cake with out the marzipan icing for as much as 2 months wrapped hermetic
