chocolate cannoli cake

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Sep 19, 2011

Hints of orange and coffee lend standout flavor to Mary's elegant recipe. A variation of this cake was a finalist in the Best Cake in Michigan contest. You will be shocked that something so good has just 8g of fat per serving! Posted in Taste of Home...

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 15 servings

Ingredients

  • TOPPING:
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup reduced fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cold brewed coffee
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
  • BATTER:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold brewed coffee
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 - egg white
  • 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

How To Make chocolate cannoli cake

  • Step 1
    Topping: In a small bowl, combine the egg white, ricotta cheese, sugar, coffee and orange peel. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside. --- Batter: In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; beat until well blended. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Pour into a 13x9-inch well sprayed baking dish. Top with heaping Tablespoonfuls of ricotta mixture; cut through batter with knife to swirl. Bake at 350^ for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick tested. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Eggs

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