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Heavenly Cannoli Cream Cake

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A luscious layered cake inspired by classic Sicilian cannoli, this Heavenly Cannoli Cream Cake features fluffy vanilla cake, rich ricotta-mascarpone cream, and mini chocolate chips — perfect for celebrations or cozy indulgence.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
  • Baking Powder: 2 1/2 teaspoons
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
  • Granulated Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
  • Eggs: 4 large
  • Whole Milk: 1 cup
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 tablespoon
  • Ricotta Cheese: 2 cups (well-drained)
  • Mascarpone Cheese: 1 cup
  • Powdered Sugar: 1 1/4 cups
  • Mini Chocolate Chips: 1/2 cup
  • Orange Zest (optional): 1 teaspoon
  • Powdered Sugar (for dusting): As needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8 or 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Mix dry ingredients separately. Alternate adding dry mix and milk to the batter. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth tops.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Beat ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar. Fold in chocolate chips and orange zest.
  6. Finishing Touches: Layer cake with cream filling. Frost top and chill for 2 hours.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Drain ricotta cheese overnight to avoid runny filling.
  • Use full-fat mascarpone for best texture and flavor.
  • Chill assembled cake before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Pair with espresso or dessert wine for a true Italian finish.

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