Sicilian Cannoli Cake

 

CANNOLI CAKE

Cannoli Cake with Chocolate Chips 

Ingredients:

Cake Layers:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

4 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 cup milk

Cannoli Filling:

1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (drained well)

1 cup mascarpone cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup mini chocolate chips

Frosting & Decoration:

Whipped cream or stabilized whipped topping

Extra mini chocolate chips for garnish

1 cup chopped Pistachios

Powdered sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.

Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

For filling, beat ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.

Layer cake with generous amounts of filling between each layer.

Frost with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate chips and a dusting of powdered sugar.