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Italian Love Cake

Italian Love Cake

Indulge in the delightful Italian Love Cake, a luscious layered dessert that combines the rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate with a creamy cream cheese filling. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself. Its impressive presentation will captivate your guests, while each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Elevate your dessert game with this scrumptious creation that’s sure to become a family favorite!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy; spread over the first layer of batter.
  5. Spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer evenly.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder and milk together; drizzle over the top layer of batter.
  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results. For added flavor variations, consider incorporating nuts or fresh fruits into the layers.