Description
Indulge in the Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake, a stunning dessert that brings a taste of Italy to any gathering. This delightful cake features layers of creamy ricotta and light vanilla sponge that magically invert during baking, creating an impressive centerpiece for celebrations or simply an elegant treat at home. Topped with rich chocolate ganache and adorned with fresh raspberries, each slice promises a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and visually striking, this cake is sure to become a favorite at your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) containers full-fat ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, water, and eggs; beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared dish and spoon the ricotta mixture on top without mixing.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes before whisking until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled cake, garnish with fresh raspberries, and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg