Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake
Indulge in the delightful layers of Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake, a stunning dessert that combines creamy ricotta with fresh raspberries and a rich chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or just a cozy evening at home, this cake is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. Impress your guests with its elegant presentation and harmonious flavors, ensuring smiles all around. With minimal effort and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a memorable dessert that brings sweetness to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 (15-ounce) containers full-fat ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, beat cake mix with oil, water, and eggs for about two minutes.
- Pour cake batter into the baking dish and layer the ricotta mixture on top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until golden brown and set.
- For the ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for two minutes before whisking until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, pour ganache over the cake and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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