Ingredients

CAKE
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 eggs separated
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

RUM SYRUP
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup light rum

RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING
2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
2 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bar chopped roughly, pieces should not be larger than 1/2 inch

SUGAR FROSTING FOR TOPPING (prepare the following day)
1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup water
grind of a lemon or lime

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