Chocolate Cannoli Cake
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
lightly beaten
- 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
cold
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- BATTER
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cold brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 large egg
room temperature
- 1 large egg white
room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the egg white, ricotta cheese, sugar, coffee and orange zest. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the first 8 batter ingredients; beat until well blended. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended.
- 3
Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with heaping tablespoons of ricotta mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
- 4
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that's both elegantly unique and incredibly satisfying? This Chocolate Cannoli Cake brings the beloved flavors of a classic Italian cannoli into a stunning cake format, perfect for any celebration. It's a truly special creation, with a variation even earning a finalist spot in the Best Cake in Michigan contest.
What truly sets this cake apart is the sophisticated dance of flavors: hints of orange and coffee woven through both the moist chocolate cake and the creamy ricotta filling. The cool brewed coffee deepens the chocolate notes in the batter, creating a richer base, while the fresh orange zest in the ricotta provides a bright, zesty counterpoint, ensuring every bite is a delightful surprise and not overly sweet.
Prepare for a cake that offers a wonderful contrast in textures and tastes. You'll experience a wonderfully moist and tender chocolate cake, generously layered with a light, creamy ricotta filling. The miniature semisweet chocolate chips are dispersed throughout the filling, adding delightful pockets of chocolate goodness. The overall impression is one of balanced richness, where the subtle citrus brightens and the coffee grounds the decadent chocolate.
While this Chocolate Cannoli Cake is exquisite as written, you can subtly adjust its elements. If you prefer an even more pronounced citrus note, consider adding a touch more orange zest to the ricotta filling. For a slightly different chocolate experience in the filling, you could carefully incorporate finely shaved dark chocolate instead of chips for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
This elegant cake is an ideal centerpiece for special occasions, holiday gatherings, or any time you want to impress guests with a dessert that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.