Cassata Siciliana Decorated Ricotta-Filled Sponge Cake

Name: Cassata Siciliana Decorated Ricotta-Filled Sponge Cake
Ingredients: Ricotta Filling; 3 cups (681 g) fresh ricotta, well drained; 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar; 1/4 cup (42 g) semisweet or dark mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate; 2 (9-inch) sponge cakes (double recipe); Simple Syrup; 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (120 ml) water; 1/4 cup (60 ml) maraschino liqueur, such as Luxardo; Almond Paste; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (200 g / 7 ounces) almond paste; Green food coloring, such as AmeriColor Avocado #129; Glaze; 2 cups (250 g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/4 cup hot water, plus more if needed; 2 tablespoons corn syrup or glucose syrup; Assorted candied fruits, for garnish

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INGREDIENTS

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Ricotta Filling

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3 cups (681 g) fresh ricotta, well drained

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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

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1/4 cup (42 g) semisweet or dark mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

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2 (9-inch) sponge cakes (double recipe)

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Simple Syrup

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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar

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1/2 cup (120 ml) water

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1/4 cup (60 ml) maraschino liqueur, such as Luxardo

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Almond Paste

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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (200 g / 7 ounces) almond paste

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Green food coloring, such as AmeriColor Avocado #129

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Glaze

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2 cups (250 g) confectioners’ sugar

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1/4 cup hot water, plus more if needed

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2 tablespoons corn syrup or glucose syrup

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Assorted candied fruits, for garnish

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