Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Cannoli Cakern, a simple yet elegant dessert that captures the essence of traditional cannoli in cake form. This scrumptious treat features moist layers of cake infused with creamy ricotta filling, zesty citrus notes, and rich chocolate chips. The result is a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, making it ideal for any occasion—be it casual family gatherings or festive celebrations. With minimal effort required and maximum flavor delivered, Easy Cannoli Cakern is destined to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- 3. In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese with citrus zest until smooth. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- 5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg