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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
1 basic no-fat cake batter
16 oz no-fat ricotta cheese
1 package nondairy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar
3 tbsp orange-flavored liquer or
1 tsp orange juice
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried fruit
3 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp choclate sauce
Directions
Bake cake batter in 2 greased 9x5 inch loaf pans 30-35 minutes at 350
F. Cool and turn out as directed. Wrap, label and freeze 1 loaf for
another time. Process ricotta cheese in a blender or food processor,
scraping down sides often with a rubber spatula until smooth(Blender
will do the smoothest job) Scrape cheese into a medium-sized bowl.
Add whipped topping mix, confectioner's sugar, and liquer. Beat with
electric mixer on high speed until smooth and well blended. Stir in
fruit and chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or
up to 48 hours, to let the flavor develop. Cut loaf cake in half
horizontally. Place bottom half on serving plate. Spread cut surface
with half the cheese mixture. Place the top half of cake on filling.
Press down lightly. Spread top with remaining cheese mixture. Drizzle
cake with chocolate sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 12
servings.
Servings: 12
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