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Italian Love Cake: Discover the Secret Recipe Today!

A delightful Italian dessert that combines a rich cake with a creamy ricotta layer, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and almond extract until smooth. Spoon this mixture over the batter in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  7. Pour the remaining batter over the ricotta layer, spreading gently to cover. If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a fruitier version, add 1 cup of fresh berries or sliced peaches to the ricotta layer.
  • Substitute the almond extract with vanilla extract for a different flavor profile.

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