World Flavors Cookbook

Maltese Cassata

A rich sponge cake layered with sweet ricotta and encased in almond marzipan.

Cuisine: Malta

Ingredients

• sponge cake, sweet ricotta filling, marzipan (often green), royal icing, candied fruit

Instructions

1. Layer cake and ricotta
2. Wrap the sides in marzipan
3. Top with icing and elaborate fruit decorations
4. Chill well