Easy Cannoli Cake: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Every Occasion
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30-35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Cannoli Cream:
15 oz ricotta cheese (drained)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup mini chocolate chips
¼ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
For Assembly:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
Additional chocolate chips and pistachios for topping (optional)
Instructions
Creating Easy Cannoli Cake is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until no lumps remain.
Divide and Pour: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Cannoli Cream: In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of cannoli cream over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with more cream.
Garnish: Top with additional chocolate chips and chopped pistachios for a beautiful finish. With these easy steps, your Easy Cannoli Cake will be ready to impress!