Description
This Cannoli Poke Cake is the perfect fusion of a classic Italian dessert and a fun, easy cake! With a rich, creamy cannoli filling and a soft, moist cake, this treat will melt in your mouth with every bite. Topped with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon, it’s an indulgence you won’t forget!
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (or homemade cake mix)
- Ingredients needed for the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the cannoli filling:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese, well-drained
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for filling)
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: Candied orange peel or crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, use a fork or a skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips for the filling.
- Spread the cannoli filling evenly over the cooled cake, making sure to fill the holes created by the poking.
- Garnish with additional mini chocolate chips, a dusting of powdered sugar, and optional candied orange peel or crushed pistachios.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the ricotta cheese well to prevent the cake from becoming too soggy.
- This cake can be made a day ahead for extra flavor.
- You can switch out the mascarpone for cream cheese if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg