Italian Love Cake: An Easy Indulgence for Home Bakers
Indulge in the rich flavors of Italian Love Cake, a delightful dessert that’s easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the ricotta cheese.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow cooling, then top with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add a sprinkle of chocolate shavings on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian Love Cake, dessert, easy baking