Description
Italian Love Cake is a delightful fusion of vanilla and chocolate flavors, layered with a creamy cream cheese filling that will captivate your taste buds. This impressive dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to family gatherings, and its stunning presentation will surely wow your guests. Easy to make with simple ingredients, the Italian Love Cake is not just a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate, offering a rich taste that satisfies every sweet tooth. Enjoy it fresh or as leftovers throughout the week, as its flavors only get better with time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer.
- Whisk cocoa powder with milk and drizzle over the top.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg