How to pronounce Cassata siciliana

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kasˈsaːta sitʃiˈljaːna/. In plain English letters that is kahs-SAH-tah see-chee-LYAH-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Cassata siciliana?

Cassata siciliana is a dessert of Italy. Where it comes from: Palermo. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese, wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Cassata siciliana comes from

Cassata siciliana is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Palermo.

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Food of Italy

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