Italian Love Cake Recipe: An Indulgent Twist on Romance in Baking
Discover the delightful Italian Love Cake that combines the richness of a cake with the flavors of love. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese and powdered sugar, then spoon it over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Let the cake sit for a few hours for better flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian Love Cake, dessert, baking, romantic dessert