The thing about this cake that really appealed to me was that it’s not at all a typical cake. The frosting is sweet, but it’s not “buttercream-sweet.” It’s creamy, it’s rich, and when you get a little burst of chocolate, it’s like a little bonus – an extra bit of flavor – and it’s ALL good.
Be sure to top your cake generously with mini chocolate chips – the recipe calls for 1/2 cup, but I’m pretty sure I used more than that. And give it a good dusting of powdered sugar too – but do that right before serving. If you dust with powdered sugar and then put it in the fridge, the sugar will dissolve and you’ll lose the effect.
Soaked Cannoli Cake
- Yield: 16-18 1x
Description
Also known as a poke cake, try this take on a traditional cannoli. Without buttercream, this cake is not too sweet with ricotta and mascarpone topping.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe for your favorite white cake in a 9×13 pan
- 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 and 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 and 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Bake cake according to directions on box for a 9×13 pan, and allow to cool completely.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake, about an inch apart.
- Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake, then cover and refrigerate the cake for 1-2 hours.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mascarpone and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and half a can of sweetened condensed milk, and beat until completely combined. Note: You will not use half of a can of condensed milk.
- Remove cake from refrigerator, then spread frosting over the top of the cake.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of frosting is used for the Soaked Cannoli Cake?
The frosting is creamy and rich, providing a less sweet alternative to traditional buttercream, enhancing the overall flavor of the cake.
How should I store the cake after dusting it with powdered sugar?
You should dust the cake with powdered sugar right before serving to prevent it from dissolving in the fridge.
Can I use more than 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips for topping?
Yes, feel free to use more than 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to suit your taste preferences.
Because I had a TON of questions about what to do with the other half of the condensed milk.
You use half of the can. The rest can be saved for something else.
How come #5 instruction tells one to add powdered sugar and half can of sweetened condensed milk then in the next sentence it says you will not use a half can of sweetened condensed milk. I can’t rate his recipe until I make it.