Italian Love Cake
Indulge in the delightful layers of Italian Love Cake, a dessert that marries fluffy vanilla and rich chocolate with a luscious cream cheese layer. This cake is not just a treat; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that will impress everyone around your table! Perfect for family gatherings or simply to brighten up your week, this cake is easy to prepare, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Every bite offers a sweet surprise, ensuring each occasion feels special. Let this beautiful layered cake become your new go-to dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Spread over the first layer of batter.
- Spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder and milk until combined; drizzle over the top.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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