Italian Love Cake
Indulge in the heavenly layers of this Italian Love Cake, a delightful dessert that brings together rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors. This cake features a velvety cream cheese filling sandwiched between moist cake layers, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply want to brighten your weeknight dessert, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll find baking this stunning cake a breeze, making it an ideal choice for bakers of all levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy; spread over the batter.
- Spoon the remaining batter on top and drizzle with a mixture of cocoa powder and milk.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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