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Cannoli Cake

Decadent Cannoli Cake: Effortless No-Bake Delight

Experience the delightful flavors of Cannoli Cake with this effortless no-bake recipe that is perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 loaf Frozen Pound Cake can swap for any dense, sweet cake
For the Filling
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese or mascarpone for richer taste
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar regular sugar works too
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a twist
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips consider dark chocolate chips
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream coconut cream as dairy-free option

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch square pan
  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream over medium heat until simmering. Pour over mini chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Fold in half of the mini chocolate chips. In another bowl, whip remaining heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into ricotta mixture.
  3. Slice the frozen pound cake into 1/4-inch thick slices and layer in an 8x8-inch pan. Spread half of the cannoli filling over the first layer of cake. Repeat with another layer of cake and remaining filling.
  4. Top with chilled ganache, smoothing it out, and sprinkle remaining mini chocolate chips on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use a serrated knife to cut the pound cake for clean slices. Allow full chilling time for best flavors. Feel free to add citrus zest or nuts for extra flavor.

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