Description
Italian Love Cake is a heavenly dessert that beautifully layers the rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate, making it a showstopper for any occasion. This delightful cake features a creamy layer of cream cheese that adds a luscious texture, ensuring each bite is a moment of pure bliss. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress family and friends with its irresistible taste and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- For garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased pan and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; pour over the first layer of batter.
- Spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer and drizzle with a mixture of cocoa powder and milk.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture. Customize your cake with different toppings like fresh fruits or flavored extracts.