Description
Italian Love Cake is a luscious dessert that harmoniously blends rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake layers, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Its whimsical appearance is sure to impress, while its irresistible flavors will have everyone coming back for more. Whether enjoyed during family gatherings or cozy evenings, this cake embodies comfort and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well mixed.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, then dollop the remaining batter on top to create swirls.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until fluffy; spread over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg