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Cannoli Layer Cake

Cannoli Layer Cake

Delight in this Cannoli Layer Cake, a scrumptious fusion of traditional cannoli flavors in a layered cake format.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 352

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese drained
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Gradually incorporate cake flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
  4. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Filling and Assembly
  1. For the filling, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
  2. Assemble the cake by layering one cooled cake on a platter, spreading half the ricotta filling on top, then adding the second layer and topping with remaining filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 17g

Notes

Customize your Cannoli Layer Cake by adding a splash of orange zest for a citrus twist or swap in crushed pistachios for a nutty flavor.

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