Description
Looking for a delightful Italian dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress? Try this Cannoli Cake! With its luscious layers of ricotta and mascarpone cheese, this cake brings the classic flavors of cannoli into a moist and creamy treat. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family dinner, it features mini chocolate chips that add a sweet touch to each slice. The impressive presentation makes it an eye-catching centerpiece on your dessert table, while its rich flavors will leave everyone wanting more. Enjoy this delicious Cannoli Cake chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 16 oz ricotta cheese (drained)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling, mix ricotta, mascarpone, superfine sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth; gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes: place one layer on a serving plate, spread half of the filling on top, add the second layer, and finish with remaining filling.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg