Marvelous Cannoli Cake Recipe

A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix. It’s best when served well chilled.—Antoinette Owens, Ridgefield, Connecticut


Marvelous Cannoli Cake Recipe
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

MAKES: 12 servings


Ingredients

    1 package French vanilla cake mix (regular size)

    FILLING:
    1 carton (16 ounces) ricotta cheese
    1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon almond extract
    1 teaspoon rum extract
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

    FROSTING:
    2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese
    3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
    1/4 cup whole milk
    2 teaspoons almond extract
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 cup sliced almonds
    2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips


Directions

1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and extracts; stir in chocolate. In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar, milk and extracts on medium speed until creamy (do not overmix).
3. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup filling. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining filling over top of cake to within 1 in. of edges. Frost sides and top edge of cake with 2 cups frosting.
4. Press almonds into sides of cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts
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1 slice: 591 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.


Courtesy: Taste of Home