Description
Chocolate Italian Love Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with a smooth cream cheese filling, creating a taste experience that’s both indulgent and unforgettable. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Each slice reveals a beautiful fusion of textures, making it the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy night in, this cake will elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, eggs, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble by layering one cooled cake with half the cream cheese mixture, followed by the second layer and remaining filling on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper flavor. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Consider adding espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor or fresh berries as garnish.