Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN CELEBRATION CAKE - Easy

Category: Cakes

1 frozen family sized pound, cake, (16 oz) thawed
3 tbsp Orange flavored liqueur or orange juice
1 (15 oz) carton ricotta
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
3 tbsp candied fruit

Cocoa-Mocha Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tbsp warm water
3 tsp confectioners instant coffee
1/3 cup cocoa
1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Slice top and end pieces off pound cake to form rectangle. Slice crosswise to form three even layers. Sprinkle top of each layer with liqueur or juice. Put fine sieve over medium bowl.

Using rubber scraper, press Ricotta thru sieve. Fold in candied fruit and chocolate chips. Place bottom layer of cake on heavy duty foil. Spread evenly with half of cheese mixture. Top with 2nd layer of cake, top with remaining cheese. Top with third layer, wrap tightly with foil, chill for two or three hours until well chilled. Cover top and sides with mocha frosting. Cover and refrigerate.

Cocoa-Mocha Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. In small cup, mix coffee powder and warm water. Mix cocoa and confectioners sugar, add alternately to butter with the coffee mixture. Beat until smooth and creamy. Frost top and sides of cake.