Easy Cannoli Cake: A Delectable No-Bake Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of a no-bake Easy Cannoli Cake. This decadent dessert features layers of pound cake filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Pound Cake:
- 16-ounce (454 g) frozen pound cake (family size)
Whole Milk Ricotta Filling:
- 15-ounce (425 g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 12 ounces (340 g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (88 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pound Cake: Freeze and slice the pound cake into even layers.
- Make the Ganache: Heat cream, add chocolate chips, stir until smooth, then chill.
- Prepare the Cannoli Filling: Mix ricotta, sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips.
- Whip the Cream: Whip cream until stiff peaks form, fold into the ricotta mixture.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer pound cake, filling, and repeat. Top with ganache.
- Chill the Cake: Sprinkle with chocolate chips, chill for at least 3 hours.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-quality ricotta cheese.
- Ensure the ganache is completely cooled before pouring over the cake.
- You can customize the cake by adding nuts or citrus zest to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cannoli Cake, No-Bake Dessert, Ricotta Cake, Easy Dessert
