Irresistible 3-Layer Easy Cannoli Cake Recipe
A simple and delicious cannoli cake inspired by the classic Italian dessert. Layers of tender cake meet creamy cannoli filling for a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter. Stir in vanilla.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool cakes completely. Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and zest for filling.
- Spread filling between layers and on top. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Drain ricotta overnight for thicker filling
- Substitute mascarpone for richer flavor
- Cake tastes better after chilling overnight
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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