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Easy Cannoli Cake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache: An Incredible 1-Hour Dessert


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon almond extract
– ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
– Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)


Instructions

Creating the Easy Cannoli Cake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache is straightforward if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
5. Add Ricotta: Gently fold in the ricotta cheese and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
6. Divide the Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the Cakes: Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 15 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Make the Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
10. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of ricotta filling on top, then add the second layer of cake.
11. Top with Ganache: Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
12. Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a final touch, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

These easy steps will guide you in creating this incredible Easy Cannoli Cake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 slices
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 6g