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Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake

Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake, a stunning dessert that brings together layers of creamy ricotta and vibrant raspberries with a rich chocolate ganache topping. This elegant cake is perfect for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday party, family gathering, or simply treating yourself after a long day. The magic of this recipe lies in its two-in-one structure: a luscious ricotta custard seamlessly baked atop a light vanilla sponge cake. Topped with fresh raspberries and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, each slice is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) containers full-fat ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla cake mix
  • ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  3. In another bowl, combine cake mix, oil, water, and eggs; mix until smooth.
  4. Pour cake batter into the prepared dish and carefully layer the ricotta mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 55–65 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool completely in the pan.
  6. For ganache, heat cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
  7. Once the cake has cooled, pour ganache over it and garnish with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar.

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