Italian Love Cake: The Indulgent Treat for Homemade Delights
Indulge in the rich flavors of Italian Love Cake, a delightful dessert that combines a creamy layer of ricotta cheese with a chocolate cake base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix until fully combined and pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
- Can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Love Cake, dessert, homemade cake