# Candy-Topped Italian Cakes This Cassata Siciliana Recipe Puts a New Twist on an Old Favorite By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-cake References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/10072-cassata-siciliana) & [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/27485-cassata-siciliana) This Cassata Siciliana recipe puts a fresh twist on the classic Italian cake dessert. The confection is a favorite among native Sicilians and is often served during the Easter holiday and other special occasions. The indulgent cake is infused with chocolate, [pistachio and ricotta ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-tiramisu), making it a rich tasting family favorite. This [Italian Cake recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake) is topped with [candied fruit garnish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-champagne-cake) and sugary icing that is both delicious and decorative. Once topped with fruits like pears, apricots and even dried figs, this Cassata Siciliana recipe calls for a coat of glaze that ultimately results in its hardened exterior shell and candied taste. Try the dessert recipe this holiday or save it for your next Easter Day celebration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Revamped Traditional Desserts:** There is an opportunity to innovate and put a twist on classic desserts, like this Cassata Siciliana recipe, while keeping the traditional elements intact. - **Decorative Desserts:** There is an opportunity to create visually appealing desserts like this Italian Cake that are not only tasty but also add visual appeal to special occasions and celebrations. - **Fruit Garnishes:** There is an opportunity to experiment with fruit garnishes and their flavors to create unique and innovative toppings for desserts like this Cassata Siciliana recipe. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative twists on classic desserts like Cassata Siciliana can open up opportunities in the food and beverage industry, creating new products and menus. - **Event Planning:** Special occasion desserts, like this Italian Cake, can provide new decoration and catering options for event planners looking for unique visual appeal for their clients. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Traditional desserts, like Cassata Siciliana, can offer a unique opportunity for tourism and hospitality industries to attract and showcase cultural heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Ricotta Cheese Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassata-baked-ricotta-cheese.md) - [Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liqueur-cake.md) - [Protein Ricotta Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-dip.md) - [Sweet Italian Dessert Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-cannoli-dip.md) - [Authentic Italian Crostata Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-crostata.md) - [Sharable Romantic Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-jelati-cake.md) - [Staked Strawberry Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake.md) - [Italian Dessert-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-passport-to-italy-collection.md) - [Seasonal Celebrity Chef Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giadzy-double-chocolate-panettone.md)