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Chocolate Cassata

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)88.5704
Energy (kCal)1904.2008
Carbohydrates (g)71.8664
Total fats (g)147.6737
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Late Stage
    Utensils Used
    | 1. Frosting: Place chocolate, butter and espresso in a small heatproof bowl or the top of a double boiler. Set over gently simmering water, with the bottom not the touching water. Stir until melted, smooth and combined. | 2. Remove from heat and refrigerate until firm, stirring every 15 minutes, about 1 hour. | 3. Filling: In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, sugar and orange zest. Using a grater, grate the chocolate chunk into the bowl and fold into the ricotta. | 4. Assembly: Using a serrated knife, slice the pound cake horizontally to form 3 equal layers. Place 1 layer on a flat plate and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta mixture on top. | 5. Top with second layer layer, sprinkle with remaining orange liqueur and spread with the rest of the ricotta. Place 3rd cake layer on top. | 6. Using a narrow spatula, frost top and sides with the cooled chocolate mixture. | 7. Refrigerate until serving time but no longer than 8 hours. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    chocolate 4 ounces semisweet chopped 65.7708 10.7388 2.336 1.6329
    butter 6 ounces unsalted 969.57 44.5492 30.2948 81.648
    espresso water 1/2 cup brewed boiling - - - -
    ricotta cheese 2 cups 863.04 15.0784 55.8496 64.3808
    confectioner ' sugar 1/4 cup - - - -
    orange zest 1 tablespoon 5.82 1.5 0.09 0.012
    chocolate 3 ounces semi-sweet 65.7708 10.7388 2.336 1.6329
    cake 1 chocolate - - - -
    orange liqueur 4 tablespoons - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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