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No Bake Italian Celebration Cake
1 (16 oz) frozen loaf pound cake, thawed 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese, well drained 1/2 cup Hershey's Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolate 3 tablespoons chopped candied fruit Cocoa-Mocha Frosting (recipe below)
Slice top and end pieces from pound cake to form rectangle. Slice cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Sprinkle top of each layer with 1 tablespoon liqueur. Set aside.
Place sieve or strainer over medium bowl; using rubber scraper, press cheese through sieve. Fold in chips and candied fruit.
On large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, place bottom cake layer; spread evenly with half the cheese mixture. Place second cake layer over cheese mixture. Spread with remaining cheese mixture. Top with third cake layer. Press down lightly on layers; wrap tightly in foil.
Chill thoroughly, 2 to 3 hours.
Prepare Cocoa-Mocha Frosting.
Unwrap cake; place on serving plate. Cover top and sides with frosting. Cover; chill. Cut into slices. Refrigerate leftovers.
Cocoa-Mocha Frosting: In small mixer bowl, beat until creamy: 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened Dissolve: 2 teaspoons instant coffee in: 3 tablespoons warm water Stir together: 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup Hershey's Premium European Style Cocoa Add cocoa mixture alternately with coffee mixture to margarine, beating until smooth and creamy Makes about 2 cups.
Servings: 12 Source: Eagle Brand & Hershey's Dessert Collection
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