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Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake

Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake
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Indulge in the delightful layers of Italian Vanilla Raspberry Love Cake, a dessert that combines the creamy richness of ricotta cheese with the vibrant tartness of fresh raspberries. This elegant cake features a moist vanilla cake base topped with silky chocolate ganache, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will charm your guests at any gathering. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is ideal for family dinners or festive occasions. Plus, it’s versatile enough to allow for various fruit substitutions based on your preference. Get ready to impress everyone with this show-stopping dessert that embodies warmth and love in every slice!

Ingredients

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  • 2 containers (15 ounces each) full-fat ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 7 large eggs (4 for ricotta layer, 3 for cake)
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) vanilla cake mix
  • ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  3. In another bowl, combine cake mix, oil, water, and eggs; beat until smooth.
  4. Pour cake batter into the prepared dish and spoon the ricotta mixture on top without stirring.
  5. Bake for 55–65 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Let cool completely before making ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips; whisk until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, pour ganache over the cake and garnish with fresh raspberries.

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