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Italian Love Cake

Italian Love Cake: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Favorite

Indulge in the rich flavors of the Italian Love Cake, where classic recipes meet modern creativity.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. While the cake is cooling, beat together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
  7. Once the cake has cooled, spread the ricotta mixture on top and serve.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the ricotta layer.
  • Let the cake sit for a few hours for the flavors to meld together.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Italian Love Cake, dessert, cake, ricotta cheese