"End your Italian feast on a sweet note with our Cassata Cake! The best part? Our cassata cake recipe uses a convenient shortcut, which means you get to enjoy a slice of this delicious Italian specialty in no time!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (18-1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared according to the package directions
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1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
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1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons dark rum
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1/4 cup water
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1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy cream
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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1 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Note)