Italian Love Cake: Indulgent Layers of Flavor You’ll Adore
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Discover the delightful layers of flavor in this Italian Love Cake, a dessert that will make your heart swoon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and ricotta cheese until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased cake pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder and powdered sugar, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Top with remaining batter and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat ricotta cheese.
- Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg