Zuccotto al Limoncello (Upside-Down Cake)

A delicious Italian sponge cake dome filled with creamy ricotta, candied fruit, and chocolate chips, soaked in limoncello liqueur.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 981.8 kcals 7854.1 kcals
Carbohydrates 134.6 grams 1076.8 grams
Fat 39 grams 312.2 grams
Protein 22.8 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
85
g
75
g
1
drop
Vanilla Essence
A few drops
1
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
For dusting
CondimentsSauces
1
serving
Mixed Berry Coulis
For serving
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
Free-range, separated
1
knob
Butter
For greasing
1000
g
Fruits
150
g
Mixed Candied Fruit
Roughly chopped
Liquids
100
ml
Limoncello Liqueur
For drizzling

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Beat egg yolks with icing sugar until creamy.
  • Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff.
  • Fold whites, flours, and vanilla into the yolk mixture.
  • Butter a tray, line with paper, and pour in the mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden and springy.
  • Cool the sponge and slice horizontally into 3mm layers.
  • Process ricotta and caster sugar until creamy.
  • Stir in the candied fruit and chocolate chips.
  • Line a basin with cling film and a layer of sponge.
  • Brush the sponge with limoncello.
  • Pack the ricotta filling into the lined basin.
  • Cover the top with a sponge disc and wrap with film.
  • Weight with a plate and freeze overnight.
  • Invert onto a plate, remove film, and dust with cocoa.