"This delicious Cannoli Cake has a thick layer filled with ricotta and cream cheese flavored with orange and liqueur and iced with Vanilla-Cream Frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 large eggs, separated
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1 cup sugar (divided)
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large oranges
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2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
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1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup semisweet chocolate, mini pieces
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1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips (for feather- design on top of cake)
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3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, softened
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3 tablespoons milk
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1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups whipping cream