Cannoli Poke Cake: An Indulgent Twist on a Classic Dessert
A deliciously unique dessert that combines the flavors of classic cannoli with the moistness of poke cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Once the cake is cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over the top.
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the cake, making sure to fill the holes.
- Top with mini chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a more traditional cannoli flavor, you can add orange zest to the ricotta mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cannoli Poke Cake, dessert, cake, cannoli