CASSATA

1 pound cake
1 lb ricotta cheese, drained 
1/4 cup granulated sugar 
2 tbsp whipping cream 
3 tbsp orange juice 
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 
1/4 cup candied mixed fruit 

CHOCOLATE MOCHA FROSTING

1/4 cup butter softened 
1/2 cup cocoa 
2 cups confectioners sugar 
1/2 cup hot coffee 
1/2 tsp vanilla 

Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Set aside. 

FILLING: In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese with an electric beater until creamy. Beat in sugar, cream and orange juice. Fold in the chocolate chips and candied fruit. 

ASSEMBLE: Spread filling between layer. Chill while making frosting. 

FROSTING: Beat all ingredients together in mixing bowl until smooth. Frost top and sides of cake.