Description
Indulge in this delectable Cannoli Cakern, a delightful fusion of creamy ricotta and chocolate nestled between fluffy cake layers. Perfect for any celebration or sweet craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Cream softened butter until fluffy; gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, mix ricotta with powdered sugar and fold in chocolate chips.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with filling and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Experiment by adding lemon zest or using mascarpone instead of ricotta for the filling. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing results.