Italian Love Cake: The Best Homemade Dessert You’ll Adore
Experience a rich and delightful dessert with the Italian Love Cake, a homemade treat that will make your taste buds dance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Spread the ricotta cheese on top, and then pour the remaining batter over it.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the cake to sit overnight before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian Love Cake, homemade dessert, chocolate cake