Cassata [SEP] country of origin
Cassata
Cassata or Cassata siciliana is a traditional sweet from Sicily, Italy. Cassata consists of round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese and candied fruit, a filling also used with cannoli. Cassata has a shell of marzipan, pink and green coloured icing, and decorative designs. Cassata may also refer to a Neapolitan ice cream containing candied or dried fruit and nuts.
Origin.
Cassata is believed to have originated in Palermo in the 10th century, when under Muslim rule. The
Cassata Catholic High School
Cassata Catholic High School is a private, Catholic high school in Fort Worth, Texas. It is located in the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth.
Background.
Cassata was established in 1975 as an alternative school for students who did not respond to a traditional educational environment. It is named after John Joseph Cassata. To date, more than 3,500 students have graduated from Cassata Catholic High School. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Texas Catholic