Yesterday was Giovanna’s birthday and this was her cake!
3 discs of sponge cake (recipe here)
300 gr. Ricotta (cow)
300 gr. Ricotta (sheep)
200 gr. Icing sugar
150 gr. bitter cocoa powder
150 gr. cream
Half a glass of brandy
80 gr. pine nuts
honey
Sift the ricotta and mix them together, mixing well. Whip the cream with half the sugar ,when ready add it to the ricotta, adding the remaining sugar. Divide the mixture in half, on one add cocoa powder and two tablespoons of brandy. Cut the sponge cake into three layers, brush the first layer with the remaining brandy, spread the ricotta white, put the second layer and spread the brown ricotta, add the third layer and spread with honey and sprinkle with pine nuts.