Creating this Easy Cannoli Cake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla 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. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cakes: Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Cannoli Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

8. Prepare the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for a couple of minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

9. Assemble the Cake: Place one cooled cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of the cannoli filling on top. Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.

10. Top with Ganache: Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.

Now your Easy Cannoli Cake is ready for serving!